Trader Joe's Biryani Curried Rice Dish Frozen Stir Fry Mix

Item Purchased: Trader Joe's Biryani Curried Rice Dish Frozen Stir Fry Mix
Location Purchased: Trader Joe's / 1840 N. Clybourn Ave. / Chicago, IL
Price: $1.99 + tax

Review: From the information on the packaging to this surprisingly delicious frozen rice dish, I have deduced that no one who is allergic to anything should eat it. (Good! More for me!) The package states that Trader Joe's Biryani is "made on shared equipment with eggs, milk, tree nuts, fish & shellfish." So basically, they make this stuff on my kitchen counter?

"Biryani," refers to any of hundreds of basmati rice dishes from India and the Middle East. Basically, it is spiced rice with stuff in it. This stuff can be various meats and vegetables, yogurt, cheese, fruts or anything else people have lying around.

Trader Joe's Biryani is a vegetarian mixture with peas, red pepper, onions and curry spice mixture added to the mix. To complement these flavors, apples and raisins are also included in the mix which brings out a strong sweet overtone. Though this is a frozen bag of rice mixture ready to be heated and eaten, you will be surprised at how fresh everything tastes. Even the red peppers are crisp instead of the usual frozen veggie sogginess you tend to get.

Rating: 4.25 / 5