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Spicy and Tangy Broth With Crispy Rice

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bowl of crispy rice in a vibrant redorange broth sprinkled with cilantro
Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

This pungent, spicy, and garlicky broth is a riff on rasam, a South Indian soup. Tamarind juice typically acts as the base for the dish, but here tomato paste and lime juice add fruity acidity to balance the intense flavors. Parboiling gives the rice a head start before getting steamed in a nonstick skillet where the bottom layer gets crisp.  

  

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