Cinnamon-Spiced Rice

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish infused with aromatic spices including cinnamon, cumin, and garlic. Perfect as a side dish, this recipe transforms plain rice into an elegant accompaniment.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • cups long-grain white rice
  • cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and cinnamon stick in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until grains become slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Stir in broth, sugar, pepper, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and discard cinnamon stick if desired.

    25 min