Cashew chicken rice curry
4 -6
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Basmati rice bottom of ziplock bag |
| 1 | tablespoon | Oil from staples or in a small, tight container |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chicken bullion powder (optional) 1/2 t. salt if omitted |
| Pre-mix and pack in plastic wrap tube | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground cumin |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Ground coriander |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Dry mustard |
| ½ | cup | Shredded coconut |
| 1 | small | Onion, chopped OR |
| 1 | tablespoon | Dried onion flakes |
| 2 | tablespoons | Curry powder wrap separately |
| 3½ | cup | Water |
| ¾ | cup | Roasted cashews |
| ¼ | cup | Dehydrated mixed vegetables (optional) another wrap |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Dry ginger |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried mint |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Cayenne (more or less) |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Mace or nutmeg |
| ½ | cup | Raisins or dried fruit |
Directions
PUT IN 'PHARMACY' WRAP TUBE
PER TABLESPOON OF CURRY POWD
COMPANION FOODS OR GARNISHES
Commercial curry powder can be used, but fresh is superior.
Briefly saute the onion in the oil and add the curry. Stir to soak up the oil, then add the rice. Continue to stir for another minute or two. The rice should warm up and get coated with the curry mixture (and smell great!). Add the water and bullion powder and vegetables.
If adding the dried vegetables, increase water by ½ c. Stir several time to prevent the bottom from burning. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. A few minutes before the rice is done, mix in the cashews. Serve with coconut and raisins on the side.
The whole thing fits in a quart size plastic wrap bag. The chicken bullion may be omitted to make the dish vegan. Brown rice is OK but takes longer to cook, and more water. Small amounts of dry stuff go neatly in a 'pharmacy' wrap of plastic wrap or waxed paper: put powder in middle, put sides together and fold twice, fold in ends away from folded side and rubber band or tie. Camp stoves/fires are notoriously hot or uneven, so getting a good simmer may be difficult, especially in wind. Adjust cooking time and water as necessary.
by Gene Kremer (gene.kremer@...) Submitted By GENE KREMER On 11-20-94