Spicy BBQ Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy BBQ Rice
Description
Spicy BBQ Rice features a base of long-grain white rice cooked separately and combined with a sauté of onion, garlic, leek, bell pepper, and tomatoes. The distinctive BBQ sauce is crafted from tomato paste, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, turmeric, coriander, and cumin, adding layers of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors. The sauce is gently simmered and then incorporated with the vegetables and rice, blending the flavors thoroughly.
The resulting dish offers a comforting texture from the tender cooked rice and vegetables, enhanced by the vibrant, slightly smoky heat and acidity from the sauce. It can be served as a main course or a side alongside grilled items. Optional garnishes like chopped tomato, leek greens, and chives add freshness and color.
For best results, the recipe advises using a piece of leek about the length of your palm and suggests brown rice as an alternative, noting longer cooking times. Holding back some finely chopped leek greens for garnish introduces a pleasant herbal note to finish the dish.
Ingredients
Rice and vegetables:
- 9 oz long-grain white rice 250 g, Note 1
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bell pepper or half and half different colors
- 1 piece of leek Notes 2,3
- 2-3 tomato about 9 oz/ 250 g
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
BBQ sauce:
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or vegan alternative
- 2 tablespoons honey runny
- 1 teaspoon mustard medium
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika more to taste, hot
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
- ¼ - ½ cup water as needed
Garnish (all optional):
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoons greens from the leek or green onion
- chives or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the packet's instructions. Drain well. In the meantime, prepare the rest of the dish. 9 oz long-grain white rice/ 250 g
- Saute: Chop the onions. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Finely chop the garlic and the leeks, add to the pot, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.1 onion + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 garlic cloves + 1 piece of leek
- Chop the peppers and the tomatoes. Add them to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.1 bell pepper + 2-3 tomatoes
- Make BBQ sauce: In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce except the water.3 tablespoons tomato paste + 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar + 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce + 2 tablespoons runny honey + 1 teaspoon mustard + ½ teaspoon hot smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon red chili flakes + ½ teaspoon turmeric + 1 teaspoon ground coriander + 1 teaspoon ground cumin + fine sea salt and black pepper
- Add the sauce to the pan, stir in ¼ cup water, cover the pan, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
- Check the pan. If the sauce seems dry, add the remaining ¼ cup water and stir well. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has thickened nicely without becoming dry.
- Add the drained rice, stir well. Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and, if necessary, with a pinch of sugar and/or more vinegar.fine sea salt and black pepper
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, parsley, or chives, if desired.1 small tomato + 2 teaspoons greens + chives
Notes
- Use a leek piece roughly the length of your palm; alternatively, 2-3 green onions can be used depending on size.
- You may substitute brown rice, but account for a longer cooking time compared to white rice.
- Reserve about 2 teaspoons of finely chopped leek greens or green onion tops for garnish to add a fresh touch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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