The severed workers are heavily monitored and controlled, with powerful incentives to keep them from stepping out of line: rewarded with chinese finger traps, waffle parties, melon cubes ...

until the rice is tender and creamy (about 18-20 minutes).7. Stir in the roasted beetroot cubes and cook for a few minutes until heated through.8. Finish with a drizzle of ghee, adjust seasoning ...

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