RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE RIZI ME FILFIL FROM CYPRUS

Rizi Me Filfil is a delicious traditional Cyprus dish that combines rice with peppers and spices to give it a unique and comforting flavor. Learn how to prepare it with this simple and delicious recipe.

Rizi Me Filfil Ingredients

1 cup of rice

2 red peppers

1 onion

2 cloves of garlic

1 can of crushed tomato

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of Rizi Me Filfil step by step

In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until golden.

Add the red peppers cut into strips and cook until tender.

Add the rice and mix well with the vegetables. Add the crushed tomato, cumin powder, sweet paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to combine all the flavors.

Pour enough hot water over the mixture to cover the rice. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook over low heat until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.

Remove the pan from the heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious Rizi Me Filfil hot as a main dish or side dish!