Riz aux Oignons (Rice with Onions) is a traditional Congolese recipe (from the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for a classic accompaniment of rice and onions flavoured with bayleaf, nutmeg and black pepper. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Democratic Republic of the Congo version of: Rice with Onions (Riz aux Oignons).
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Ingredients:
500g long-grain rice
2 onions, chopped
3 tbsp butter or margarine
1 bayleaf
1/2 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
2 cloves
salt, to taste
Method:
Wash the rice thoroughly then drain in a colander.
Melt the butter in a casserole dish and use to fry the onions for about 8 minutes, or until nicely browned. Stir in the rice, mixing with a wooden spoons to coat the grains in the butter. Continue frying, stirring constantly, until the grains become transparent.
Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients (the water must be 1cm above the level of the rice). Add the bayleaf and cloves then stir in the pepper and nutmeg and season with salt to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, over the casserole with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 25 minutes.
Serve hot as a main dish, or accompany with a green sauce (hibiscus, spinach, cassava leaf etc)
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