Best 2 Gingered Brown Rice Recipes

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**Gingery Brown Rice: A flavorful and nutritious side dish**

Gingery brown rice is a delightful and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of entrees. Made with aromatic ginger, this dish adds a unique and zesty flavor to your meal. The combination of ginger, garlic, and green onions creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also incorporates wholesome brown rice, which is a good source of fiber, essential nutrients, and antioxidants. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled chicken, steamed fish, or a hearty vegetable stir-fry, gingery brown rice is sure to be a hit. Additionally, this article offers a collection of other enticing rice recipes, including coconut rice, turmeric rice, and cilantro lime rice. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver distinct flavors and aromas, providing you with a diverse selection of side dishes to complement your favorite meals.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CORNISH HENS WITH GINGERED BROWN RICE



Cornish Hens with Gingered Brown Rice image

Serve your family these flavorful baked Cornish hens stuffed with rice mixture - a delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups cooked brown or white rice
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 Rock Cornish hens (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Heat 2 tablespoons orange juice to boiling in 2 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in orange juice, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in rice, ginger, parsley, thyme and 1 tablespoon orange juice.
  • Fill body cavity of each hen with rice mixture. Place hens, breast sides up, in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Brush with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the remaining orange juice. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, brushing with some of remaining orange juice every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 180° and juice of hens is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut.
  • Remove stuffing from hens. Cut hens in half along backbone and breastbone from tail to neck, using kitchen scissors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

GINGERED BROWN RICE



Gingered Brown Rice image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups long-grain brown rice
6 cups water
1-inch piece ginger, cut into coins
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, water, ginger and salt in a pot with tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir once then cover with lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 50 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand in covered pot for 10 minutes then fluff with a fork.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, bell peppers, onions, and broccoli.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Ginger is a great starting point, but you can also add cumin, coriander, turmeric, or garam masala.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger. Just be sure to use about half the amount, as ground ginger is more concentrated.
  • Don't overcook the rice. Brown rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight chew to it.
  • Serve the rice with your favorite protein and vegetables. Some good options include chicken, tofu, or lentils.

Conclusion:

Gingery brown rice is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give gingery brown rice a try!

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