Showing posts with label rice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rice. Show all posts

Friday, February 23, 2024

Red Beans and Rice

 


Anything beans and rice is ok with me!

I'm not sure about the tomatoes, but I will trust Lana and at least try it.

Check out her blog . . .

Source: https://www.lanascooking.com/red-beans-and-rice/






Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (1 medium or 1/2 a large)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper (1 medium or 1/2 a large)
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 32 ounces canned light red kidney beans drained (2 cans)
  • 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes in juice (2 cans)
  • 14 ounces turkey kielbasa sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Tabasco optional, to finish

Instructions

  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the chopped veggies and saute until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes with their juice, kielbasa, and bay leaf.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and let it simmer while you prepare the rice.

For the rice:

  • Bring the water to a boil, add salt (about 1/2 tsp) and rice.
  • Stir well, reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Cook approximately 20-22 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove the pan from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.

To serve:

  • Spoon 1/2 to 1 cup rice into each individual bowl.
  • Spoon the red bean mixture over the rice.
  • Add a few splashes of Tabasco if desired.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Teriyaki Chicken & Rice

 


This is one of those recipes that calls for the cook's judgment in amounts of some of the ingredients.  For example, the chicken.  I would buy a rotisserie chicken and cut up an appropriate amount for the amount of rice you will be making.  

In my opinion, I would not cook everything together.  Cut up rotisserie chicken, make a pot of rice and make the sauce, then assemble all together. 

Just my opinion!  It sounds delicious and I can't wait to make it.



Source: https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2011/03/20-minute-teriyaki-chicken-rice/



Ingredients:

Pre-cooked Chicken  
Rice
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp of Ketchup
1/4 cup water

Directions:

In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, water and ketsup.  Stir until well blended.  Set aside.  

Measure out enough rice to feed your family and measure out the correct amount of liquid for your rice.
  

I should have almost a cup of teriyaki sauce mixed in my bowl.  I will then need approximately 3 more cups of water.  If you want a stronger teriyaki flavor simply increase the amount of sauce you prepare and decrease the extra water accordingly.  

Pour the teriyaki sauce in the rice cooker.  Add the extra water.  

Dice the chicken and dump it in the cooker as well.  Set the cooker to cook and walk away.  Serve when the switch flips from “cook” to “warm”, at least that’s what mine does.  I usually serve it with steamed veggies or mix the veggies right in.  

Super simple and prep time is like ten minutes max.


Saturday, February 17, 2024

Pork Fried Rice

 


Fried  rice is one of my favorite meals.  I have many variations on my blog, click on the label "fried rice" to get to all of them.

As for this recipe, I would substitute white rice since I don't care for brown rice.  Also, I would use pork chunks.  I love the idea of cashews!  I typically use bean sprouts or water chestnuts.

Fried rice is one of those recipes you can adapt to your preferences or what is available in your refrigerator.



Source:  https://www.amyscookingadventures.com/2013/04/pork-fried-rice.html


¼ lb Chinese Spiced Sausage, or leftover wonton filling
2 tbsp sesame or canola oil
3 cup cold, leftover brown rice (see note)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
2 carrots, grated
½ cup peas
½ cup cashews
2-3 green onions, thinly sliced


Cook the sausage over medium heat until cooked through completely, set aside.

In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.  Add the rice and lightly fry, 5-7 minutes. 

Create a well in the center of the rice.  Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the beaten eggs.  Cook the eggs, gradually stirring them into the rice.

Add the carrots, peas, and cashews.  Cook for an additional 3-5.  Stir in the green onions and serve.

Serves 6-8 side dish portions

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Rice




Pati made this stew on her cooking show and I had to search for the recipe since it looked delicious.  

The recipe is versatile as far as using the seafood that your family prefers. When I get around to making this, it will include shrimp, fish and crab.







Ingredients


1 whole (about 3 pounds) white-fleshed, mild-flavored fish, such as red snapper, grouper, or rock fish, boned and filleted OR 1 pound fish fillets
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
2 jalapeño or serrano chiles or to taste
8 garlic cloves, 5 finely chopped, 3 peeled and left whole
1/2 cup coarsely chopped white onion
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt or to taste, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cleaned squid rinsed and sliced into 1/4" rings
1 pound medium shrimp peeled (shells and tails reserved if making broth)
2 cups long or extra long white rice or jasmine rice
5 cups seafood or fish broth (homemade or store bought)
1 large fresh epazote sprig or 3 cilantro sprigs
12 small to medium fresh clams scrubbed and rinsed
12 small to medium fresh mussels scrubbed and rinsed




Directions

NOTE: If you plan on making the seafood or fish broth, get the whole fish and ask your fish monger to clean it for you and to give you the head, bones and tail to use for the broth. Also, save the shrimp shells and tails to use in the broth, as well. 

Cut the fish fillets so that you have 6 more or less equally sized pieces. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside. 

Place the tomatoes, jalapeños, and the 3 whole garlic cloves in a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until the tomatoes are fully cooked and very soft, about 10 minutes. 

Transfer the tomatoes, garlic cloves, and only 1 of the jalapeños (puree one chile at a time, taste for heat, and add the other if desired) to a blender, and add the onion and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Puree until completely smooth. 

Rinse and dry the saucepan and heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in it over medium heat. Once hot, add the tomato puree and cover the pan partially with a lid, as the puree will sputter and jump. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, dark and fragrant, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. 

In a large, wide casserole, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over high heat. Once hot, toss in the squid, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, add half of the finely chopped garlic, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove the squid and the garlic with a slotted spoon and place in a heatproof bowl.

Add the shrimp to the casserole, along with another 1/2 teaspoon of salt and half of the remaining chopped garlic, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring and flipping the shrimp over halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl with the squid. 

Reduce the heat to medium and add 1/4 cup of the remaining olive oil to the casserole. Once hot, add the rice and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the casserole, until the rice is crackling and coated with oil, feels heavier in the pan as you stir it, and the color of the grains has changed from a pale white to a deep milky white. 

Pour the cooked-down tomato puree over the rice.  It will sizzle and smoke a bit, which is what you want. 

Cover partially with a lid and cook, stirring a couple of times, until the rice absorbs most of the sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the seafood broth and stir the rice, scraping the bottom of the casserole. Add the epazote or cilantro sprigs and reduce the heat to medium-low. 

Gently arrange the reserved shrimp and squid on top of the rice, adding any of their juices from the bowl, as well as the clams, mussels and seasoned fish fillets. 

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, and the clams and mussels have opened up. 

Turn off the heat and serve immediately in soup plates. The rice should be tender and the mixture very soupy.



Source: https://patijinich.com/recipe/seafood-rice-stew/

Friday, June 24, 2016

Rustic Chicken Gratin



This recipe will be an experiment in spices and flavors since I have never used curry and have no idea what it tastes like.  I'm broadening my horizons!

I would make a simple change . . . use fresh vegetables, it is what is preferred. Maybe I'm weird, but I don't usually like the taste of frozen vegetables and prefer fresh.  As far as mushrooms, canned is ok, but I absolutely love fresh mushrooms.

Cheddar cheese?  I will use it the first time, but I'm not convinced this will be as good as it could be with another type of cheese.







Serving Size / Yield
4-6 servings




Ingredients


    • 1 C. butter
    • 1 C. onion, chopped
    • 1 C. flour
    • 1 tsp . salt
    • 1/2 tsp. curry powder
    • 1 (4-oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
    • 1 (13-oz.) can evaporated milk
    • 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli spears, drained
    • 3 chicken breasts, chopped
    • 2 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 4 C. white rice, cooked


Directions

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. 


Melt butter in skillet, add onions and saute until tender. Remove skillet from heat. 

Stir in flour, salt and curry. 

Drain mushrooms. Add water to 1/2 C. mushroom liquid and add to flour mixture in skillet. 

Blend in evaporated milk until smooth and add mushrooms. 

Cook over medium heat, stirring until sauce thickens. 

Spread cooked rice on bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish. 

Arrange chicken and broccoli over rice. 

Pour sauce over mixture and cover with cheese. 

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.





Saturday, January 31, 2015

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole





Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 6.9 ounce package chicken-flavor rice and vermicelli mix
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (10 ounces)
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes (2 medium)
3 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)



Directions

Preheat oven 425 degrees F. 

Cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender n a medium saucepan. 

Stir in rice and vermicelli mix with contents of the seasoning packet. 

Cook while stirring for 2 minutes. 

Add in broth and the water. Bring to a boil . . . reduce heat. 

Simmer (covered) for 20 minutes.  Please note: liquid will not be fully absorbed

Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl and stir in chicken, tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, basil, cumin, and black pepper. 

Transfer to an ungreased 2-quart casserole.

Bake (covered) about 25 minutes. 

Uncover and sprinkle with cheese, let stand for 5 minutes before serving.


Source:  Better Homes and Gardens (BHG.com)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Chicken Alfredo and Rice



Chicken and rice is a favorite meal for me . . . well, I love just about anything with rice!

Love the addition of Alfredo Sauce for added creaminess and roasted red peppers for the extra flavor.  Add some poblano peppers or cayenne pepper if you like hot spiciness!





Ingredients
  • 1 10 ounce container refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice or wild rice
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

In large bowl combine pasta sauce and milk. 

Stir in rice, chicken, peas, sweet peppers, nuts, and basil. 

Transfer to 1-1/2-quart baking dish.

Bake, covered, 30 minutes. 

Uncover and stir. 

Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle atop. 

Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes more or until heated through and crumbs are golden brown. 

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 


Serves 4


Nutrition Information

Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 456, Fat, total (g) 16, chol. (mg) 97, sat. fat (g) 8, carb. (g) 45, Monosaturated fat (g) 3, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 7, pro. (g) 32, vit. A (IU) 1068.98, vit. C (mg) 40.15, Thiamin (mg) 0.42, Riboflavin (mg) 0.28, Niacin (mg) 9.67, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.55, Folate (µg) 116.92, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.37, sodium (mg) 672, Potassium (mg) 366, calcium (mg) 222.13, iron (mg) 3.78, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


Source
Originally published by Better Homes and Gardens



Friday, March 28, 2014

Broccoli Rice Casserole



This broccoli rice casserole that I have adapted from a Campbell Soup recipe is the perfect side dish or a main meatless meal.

Variations to this casserole . . . use cream of broccoli soup instead of cream of chicken for a richer broccoli flavor.  It is excellent with fresh mushrooms . . . add them with the onion in the beginning step.  Add shredded or cubed cooked chicken before stirring the mixture into the baking dish.  Vary the type of cheese.

You can make a lighter version by using low fat or no fat cream of chicken soup.  Substituting the milk with no fat half and half is one of my tricks for making these types of dishes lighter.

Fresh or frozen broccoli is up to you!  I always go for the fresh if it is available.

My pantry always has at least a couple of cans of Campbell's cream of chicken soup!  It is one of the greatest inventions ever :)



1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh . . . one whole broccoli, florets only, I don't use the stems, but that is up to you)
1/3 cup milk
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked regular long-grain white rice

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat (watch the temperature to make sure the butter doesn't burn) and add the onion. Cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.

Add the broccoli in the skillet and cook until it's tender-crisp (when using fresh broccoli, I pre-steam the broccoli, keeping in mind it will continue to cook through the process . . . I don't like it crunchy).  Stir occasionally. 

Stir in the milk, soup, cheese and rice and cook until the cheese is melted. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.


Friday, February 21, 2014

Bacon, Egg and Shrimp Fried Rice



Anything that contains rice catches my attention, although I must admit I have never tried jasmine rice.

Shrimp Fried Rice is my favorite, and the addition of bacon sounds delicious.

The price of sesame oil has kept us from trying out a fried rice dish cooked with it and I wonder . . . does it really make that much of a difference?



INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
  • eggs, lightly beaten
  • ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
  • clove garlic, minced
  • teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • ounces bay shrimp
  • ounces fresh or frozen peas (about 3/4 cup)
  • cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day old)
  • tablespoon light soy sauce
  • teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • scallions, chopped
















DIRECTIONS

Heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Add the eggs, reduce the heat a bit and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes to scramble. Remove and set aside. 

Reheat the wok and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add the pancetta, garlic and ginger, then stir quickly. Once the pancetta begins to turn brown, 1 to 2 minutes, add in the shrimp and peas and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more. 

Add the cooked rice and stir well to break it up in the wok. Add the scrambled eggs back in, season with the light soy and toss to coat the rice. Add in the toasted sesame oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately garnished with chopped scallions.

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