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Saffron and Cardamom Pakistani-Style Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

Name: Saffron and Cardamom Pakistani-Style Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice; 1 chicken breast, diced; 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn); 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp cumin; salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; 1/4 tsp saffron threads; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

A fragrant and luxurious variation with saffron and cardamom.

22 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix saffron and cardamom into the oil. 1: Proceed with the recipe as instructed.
Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through.
Add rice, vegetables, soy sauce, cumin, and salt. Stir fry for 10 minutes.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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