This cold rice, which can be a different alternative to your olive oil appetizers and vegetable dishes, can also be served as a side dish next to hot meat or chicken grills, as it contains plenty of carrots and cinnamon. Enjoy your meal!
Peel the onions, cut them into 2 halves and cut them into half-ring slices. Do not over thin.
Rinse the rice and soak it in warm salted water with 1 teaspoon of salt for 1/2 hour.
Peel the carrots and cut them into small cubes.
Take 1/2 tea glass of olive oil in a common rice cooker and heat it. Put the onions in a saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes on high heat. After adding granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt and ground black pepper, continue the sautéing process at high heat until the onions turn brown.
Take half of the caramelized onions from the pot into a separate bowl. Put the remaining 1/2 tea glass of olive oil in the pot and fry the carrots and rice by turning them upside down until they become transparent.
Add salt to the roasted rice and add 1 to 1.5 parts of hot chicken stock. Mix one round and put on low heat. Close the lid and cook until the water evaporates.
Take the cooked rice from the fire and add the spices and turn it upside down. Place a paper towel, close the lid and leave to cool.
Take the cooled rice on a serving plate and serve by garnishing it with caramelized onions, finely chopped fresh green onions and parsley leaves, if desired. Bon Appetit!
Benefits of Ingredients in Onion Rice With Olive Oil
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Baldo Rice:
Baldo rice, a Turkish kitchen staple, offers plump grains ideal for pilafs and stuffed dishes. Its medium glycemic index helps stabilize blood sugar, providing prolonged satiety. Rich in B vitamins for energy and fiber for digestion, it also contains minerals like manganese and selenium that support immunity. Naturally gluten-free, it suits various diets. It perfectly complements meat, chicken, and vegetable dishes.
Carrot:
Carrots are renowned for their rich beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, crucial for eye health (especially night vision) and skin regeneration. Their high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. Potent antioxidants also protect cells. To maximize the absorption of their beneficial compounds, carrots are best consumed with healthy fats like olive oil. Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, they pair wonderfully with fruits like apple, orange, and ginger, or in meat dishes.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Chicken Broth:
Chicken broth, rich in collagen, supports joint health, enhances skin elasticity, and strengthens the intestinal barrier, improving digestion. Amino acids like glycine and proline support the immune system and help reduce inflammation. It also contains beneficial components for cartilage structure. Especially during colds and flu, it contributes to body recovery. It pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, various vegetables, and lemon.
Cinnamon Powder:
Ground Cinnamon not only adds flavor to sweets but also stands out with its health benefits. It contains powerful compounds that help regulate blood sugar and, with its rich antioxidant structure, protects against cellular damage. Its anti-inflammatory effect and potential to balance cholesterol levels support heart health. It pairs wonderfully, especially with apples, honey, coffee, oatmeal, and cocoa, adding a warm and spicy depth to your recipes.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Allspice:
Allspice, the dried berry of the Jamaican Pimenta dioica tree, is named for its aroma, a blend of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It's valued for easing digestion, relieving gas, and providing mild pain relief for muscle aches or headaches. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, it complements meat dishes, pickles, soups, and desserts like cookies and cakes. Its flavor truly shines when combined with cloves and cinnamon.
Granulated Sugar:
Granulated sugar is one of the body's primary energy sources. It provides rapid glucose for the brain and muscles, meeting immediate energy demands. It can quickly help stabilize energy levels after intense physical activity or when feeling fatigued. Additionally, it may contribute to short-term serotonin release, which can improve mood. It is commonly used as a flavor balancer in numerous recipes, including coffee, tea, desserts, and fruit salads.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar, a fermented food rich in probiotics and beneficial acids, supports gut health by stimulating digestive enzymes. It can help regulate post-meal blood sugar levels and offers natural antiseptic benefits. Excellent as a salad dressing, a flavor enhancer in marinades or pickles, or diluted with water and honey for consumption.
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