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Cashew Rice

Name: Cashew Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain rice, washed; 1 cup raw cashew nuts, roughly chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cups water or chicken stock

Fragrant rice cooked with roasted cashew nuts, onions, and aromatic spices. A celebration of Guinea-Bissau's status as a major cashew producer.

Country

Guinea-Bissau

Region

West Africa

Time

45 min

Serves

Level

easy

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Recipe overview

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Guinea-Bissau is one of the world's largest cashew producers, and cashews feature prominently in the cuisine. This rice dish is a simple yet flavourful showcase of the country's prized nut.

What the dish tastes like

Fragrant rice cooked with roasted cashew nuts, onions, and aromatic spices. A celebration of Guinea-Bissau's status as a major cashew producer.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday side dish, with a easy cooking level and about 45 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Grilled chicken or fish stew

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Servings: 6

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How to cook it

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Toast the cashews

Dry-toast cashew nuts in a pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Watch carefully â€” they can burn quickly.

Toast cashews 05:00

Cook the rice base

Melt butter, fry onion until golden. Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in water or stock, season with salt.

Cook

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low heat. Cook 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Cook rice 20:00

Finish

Fluff rice with a fork, fold in toasted cashews. Serve as a side dish.

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