Syawal Heritage Tomato Rice (Nasi Tomato Seri Aidilfitri)

Experience the right flavours of heritage with this fragrant, fluffy Basmati rice. Enriched with creamy evaporated milk and the earthy depth of McCormick Garlic Powder and McCormick Ginger Powder, this aromatic centrepiece simplifies festive hosting while delivering the sophisticated taste of a traditional Aidilfitri celebration.

  • 15min

    prep time

  • 25-30min

    cook time

  • 16

    ingredients

Ingredients

4-5Servings

Nutrition information (per serving)

Preparation

  • Soak rice for 20 minutes, then drain well.

  • Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Sauté McCormick Garlic Powder, McCormick Ginger Powder and McCormick Onion Powder until fragrant, then add cloves, star anise, and cardamoms.

  • Add the rice, toss to combine. Stir in McCormick Cinnamon Ground, chicken stock granules, tomato purée, sugar and McCormick Sea Salt.

  • Transfer the rice mixture into a rice cooker. Pour in evaporated milk and water, then start the cooking cycle.

  • When the rice is cooked, gently fold in the raisins. Cover and let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.