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Sweet & Savory Sour Cherry Rice Bowl
A delightful fusion dish combining tender rice with tart sour cherries, sweet jam, and aromatic spices. This unique bowl brings together Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences for a quick, satisfying meal that's both sweet and savory.
23 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet7/10
Salty2/10
Sour6/10
Umami1/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
The rice is fluffy and tender while the warmed sour cherry–jam sauce is glossy and slightly syrupy, coating the grains. Small pieces of fruit in the compote add occasional soft pulp and a slight chew against the smooth rice.
👃 Aroma
Bright cherry and jam-forward sweetness dominate the aroma, with a pronounced fruity tartness from the sour cherries. A subtle buttery warmth and light caramelized sugar notes round out the fragrance.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Dry Riesling or a sparkling rosé to balance sweet-and-sour flavors; alternatively unsweetened black tea or a plain yogurt drink (ayran) for a non-alcoholic option.
🥗 Side Dishes
Simple grilled or roasted savory proteins such as chicken or pork; a tangy feta and arugula salad or crisp green salad; plain yogurt or labneh to add creaminess; roasted root vegetables for earthiness.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 12 cups rice (uncooked)
- 21 cup sour cherry compote (meggy kompót)
- 33 tablespoons fruit jam (lekvár)
- 42 tablespoons butter or oil
- 51 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Information(per serving)
385
Calories
7g
Protein
78g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add rice and salt, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 2
While rice cooks, heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the sour cherry compote and stir gently for 2 minutes until warmed through.
- 3
Add the fruit jam to the cherry compote and stir well, mixing for 1 minute until combined into a glossy sauce.
- 4
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide into serving bowls.
- 5
Top each bowl of rice with the warm cherry-jam sauce, drizzle any extra sauce over top, and serve immediately while hot.
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