Hi CA,
Which recipes did you use?
Funny you should ask. I acquired this particular recipe and method elsewhere. It involves no starting oil, and adding spices after the base. It relies on a reduction method, with added base later. I am very happy with the results. I would highly appreciate it if others could attempt and critique this method/base with where they are personally striving in BIR cookery.
If the originator of this recipe were to share it with cr0, it would be highly appreciated.
BTW, the pilau rice recipe is from the
original Bruce Edwards cookery collection. It involves a quick fry of the rice in aromatics, followed by an oven bake in water and turmeric. I won't use any other recipe for rice.
Cheers,
Josh