Name: Kraidsieh (Lebanese Cuisine) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, soaked for 30 minutes; 2-3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 8-10 large prawns; 1 cup assorted bell peppers, chopped; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. pepper powder or to taste; large pinch of saffron

ABOUT Kraidsieh (Lebanese Cuisine) RECIPE

This is a traditional Lebanese cuisine where the prawns are cooked along with rice and bell peppers to complete the picture. It is a very easy and a simple dish but with full of flavours, especially coming from the saffron. You can also add any other veggies you prefer. It is almost like a one-pot meal and can be served with any meat or barbeque dishes.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 cup rice, soaked for 30 minutes
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
8-10 large prawns
1 cup assorted bell peppers, chopped
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. pepper powder or to taste
large pinch of saffron

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion till it turns translucent. Add the prawns and continue to stir fry till it changes colour.
Now add the bell peppers and saute for a minute. Then add the rice, salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cups water and saffron and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles. Fluff it up with a fork and serve with grilled meat and / or barbeque dishes.

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