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Khao Suratan Rice Of The Sultans

Many centuries ago, traders from indonesia brought exotic spices to thailand such as saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In thailand, such culinary riches were still new and terribly expensive. Thais gave this special chicken and rice recipe its name based on the rulers of sumatra, who were sultans and could afford such luxuries.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
Measure out 1 cup of chicken stock.
Add the turmeric and saffron , stirring with a fork to dissolve the turmeric.
Place chicken in a casserole dish , and pour this flavored stock over the chicken.
Cover and set in the oven to bake 30-35 minutes , or until chicken is nearly cooked.
Turn the chicken pieces in the stock , ensuring all sides are permeated with the bright saffron color / flavor.
Drain off the saffron-flavored stock ino a glass measuring cup.
Cover the casserole dish to keep chicken hot.
To the stock , add the cayenne pepper , lemon juice , 3 tbsp fish sauce , nutmeg , and cinnamon.
Stir well.
Add more chicken stock until you have a total of 3 1 / 2 cups.
Pour this over the chicken in the casserole dish.
Add the rice and vegetables , stirring everything together.
Cover and set in the oven to bake until rice is cooked.
Taste-test the rice.
Add more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough.
To serve , portion out generous amo.

Ingredients

chicken drumsticks, rice, chicken stock, saffron thread, turmeric, cayenne pepper, fresh lemon juice, fish sauce, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet bell pepper, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, spring onions, fresh lemon