From: Nimo
Rice is what I have been eating since birth I believe. This is a special north Somali dish. It reminds me of my childhood home. It gives me deep meaning to myself and life and continues with my kid and so on. It gives me a warm feeling and connection to where I have been and where I am now.
Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice
¼ cup olive oil
¼ tsp ground cumin
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves garlic
4 cups water
¼ tsp Salt
Directions
Rinse rice until water runs clear. Soak for 10-30 minutes
Cook cloves, garlic, cinnamon, cumin in olive oil at medium heat
Drain basmati rice and add to the pan, fry for 5 minutes
While the rice is frying, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add it to the pan along with salt. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.