Chickpea Stew with Quinoa and Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup long-grain white rice (Such as Basmati or Jasmine)
• 3 cup water (cold water)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice

   • Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve.
   • Rinse under cold running water, swirling the rice with your hand, until the water runs clear. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
   • Drain the rice thoroughly to remove all excess water.
2. 2

   Cook the rice

   • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed rice and water.
   • Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
   • As soon as it boils, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting.
   • Cover the saucepan with the lid and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
3. 3

   Rest and fluff the rice

   • After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the heat but keep it covered.
   • Let the rice stand undisturbed for 10 minutes. This allows the residual steam to finish cooking the grains.
   • Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork, lifting and separating the grains from the bottom up.
   • Serve immediately as a versatile side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 pcs sweet onion (medium, thinly sliced into rings)
• ice cubes (for soaking)
• 4 cup water (cold, for soaking)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 tsp paprika (for color)
• 0.5 tsp sugar (to balance tanginess)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the onions

   • Peel the sweet onions and slice them into thin, uniform rings. A mandoline slicer works best for this.
   • Gently separate the rings with your fingers and place them in a large bowl.
2. 2

   Soak for crispness

   • Add ice cubes and cold water to the bowl, ensuring the onion rings are fully submerged.
   • Let them soak for 15 minutes. This crucial step makes the onions crisp and mellows their sharp flavor.
3. 3

   Drain and dry

   • After soaking, drain the onions completely using a colander.
   • Gently pat the onion rings dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4. 4

   Season and toss

   • Transfer the dry onion rings to a clean mixing bowl.
   • Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and sprinkle with paprika, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
   • Add the chopped fresh parsley.
   • Toss gently until the rings are evenly coated.
5. 5

   Serve immediately

   • Serve the onion salad immediately to enjoy its maximum crispness and fresh flavor.
   • It is an excellent topping for burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken sandwiches.