Mary Berrys Malay Rice Food

PANANG CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the rice according to the packet instructions (about 10-12 minutes). Drain well, rinse and set aside to cool completely.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Drizzle with the honey and fry quickly over a high heat for a few minutes until golden and just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, courgette, red pepper and celery to the pan. Fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring. Stir in the ginger, garlic and curry powder and fry for another minute. Add the cooled rice, soy sauce, chilli sauce and lime juice. Toss and season with little salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan.
• Spoon into hot bowls and serve with the lime wedges.

CAPE MALAY CHICKEN CURRY WITH YELLOW RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cloves, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently to stop it sticking. Add all the remaining spices and the fresh chilli, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, plus the chutney and crumbled stock cube.
• Add the chicken thighs, pushing them under the liquid, then cover the pan and leave to cook for 35 mins. Stir well, add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 15-20 mins more until they are tender. Stir in the coriander.
• About 10 mins before you want to serve, make the rice. Put the butter, rice, raisins, sugar and spices in a large pan with 550ml water and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and, when the butter has melted, stir, cover and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave undisturbed for 5 mins. Fluff up and serve with the curry.