Halal guys copycat vegan chickpea and rice

 Halal Cart Chickpea and Rice (Copycat)

★★★★★

Prep Time: 30 minutes  | Cook Time: 20 minutes  | Servings: Yield: 12 servings (Scaled 2x) 

Ingredients:

For the Rice:

4 tablespoons country crock

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

3 cups extra long-grain or basmati rice

5 cups vegetable broth

1/2 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper each

lettuce 

45 oz chickpeas

Directions:

For the rice: Melt the butter/oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven then add the spices and cook until you can smell them, stirring into the butter.

Add the rice and stir to coat.

Cook, stirring frequently for 4 minutes until the rice is toasted.

Add the broth and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring mixture to a boil.

Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing.

Remove from the heat and rest without opening the lid for 15 minutes.

Add chickpeas washed and drained and mix final mixture

Source: https://dinnerthendessert.com/halal-carts-middle-eastern-chicken-and-rice/

White sauce to go with it 

Halal Cart-Style White Sauce

★★★★★

Prep Time: 10 minutes  | Cook Time: 10 minutes  | Servings: 3 1/2 cup (Scaled 2 1/3x) 

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups or 392g vegan mayonnaise

1 1/6 cups or 303 g plain vegan yogurt

2 1/3 tablespoons / 35 ml distilled white vinegar

2 1/3 teaspoons / 11.7 ml freshly ground black pepper

2 1/3 teaspoons sugar

1 1/6 teaspoons dried dill

1 1/6 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/6 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions:

Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, pepper, sugar, dill, garlic powder, salt. 

Sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

Source: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/halal-cart-style-white-sauce