Curry and cinnamon rice

15 min
medium
14 ingredients

Curry and cinnamon rice

Curry and cinnamon rice is a recipe that combines very characteristic flavors from Asian cuisine and the influence of Spanish and Arab culinary traditions. Cinnamon and curry provide intense aromas that complement fresh ingredients like apple and vegetables. This dish is valued for its warm and spicy flavor and has become popular in different Latin American countries, where local ingredients are often incorporated, giving it a distinctive touch. In some places, it is simply known as spiced rice or curry rice, while in others it is called rice with curry sauce, depending on the region and variations in preparation.

The combination of rice with spices like cinnamon and curry has its origins in the cuisines of India and the Middle East, but it has been adapted to Latin American tastes by incorporating ingredients such as apple and pork. In countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, this recipe can be found under similar names and with slight changes in its preparation, demonstrating the versatility and adaptation of flavors across the continent.

How to Make Curry and Cinnamon Rice

Bring the cinnamon to a boil in 2 cups of water, cook covered over low heat until reduced to 1 cup.

Strain, discard the pulp, and reserve the broth.

Cook enough rice for 5 people.

Heat butter in a wok, add flour and stir well to mix and thicken.

Then add curry powder and stir well to combine.

Then add a bit of broth or water and mix well.

Bring back to a boil, add carrot, potatoes, and apple, cover, and cook over low heat.

In a separate wok or pan, quickly sauté sliced pork with a bit of oil along with garlic.

Remove and set aside.

When the carrots and potatoes are almost done, add the cinnamon broth, pork, and onions to the pot, bring back to a boil, simmer for a few minutes, then serve over the rice.

Curry and cinnamon rice

Ingredients (14)

  • Lean Pork
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Carrot
  • Apple
  • Curry Powder
  • Flour
  • Garlic
  • Broth
  • Butter
  • Frying Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Rice
  • Cinnamon

Instructions (10 steps)

  1. 1 Bring the cinnamon to a boil in 2 cups of water, simmer covered until reduced to 1 cup
  2. 2 Strain, discard the pulp, reserve the broth
  3. 3 Cook enough rice for 5 people
  4. 4 Heat butter in a wok, add flour and stir well to mix and thicken
  5. 5 Then add curry powder and stir well to combine
  6. 6 Then add a little broth or water and mix well
  7. 7 Bring back to a boil, add carrot, potatoes and apple, cover, cook on low heat
  8. 8 In a separate wok or pan, quickly stir-fry sliced pork with a little oil along with garlic
  9. 9 Remove and set aside
  10. 10 When the carrots and potatoes are almost ready, add the cinnamon broth, pork, and onions to the pot, bring back to a boil, simmer for a few minutes, then serve over rice

Nutritional Information

Calories: 3892 kcal
Protein: 221%
Carbohydrates: 215%
Fat: 144%
Sugar: 158%
Sodium: 26%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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