**Savory and Aromatic: A Culinary Journey with Rice, Onion, and Bay Leaf**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our collection of rice dishes infused with the enticing flavors of onion and bay leaf. From the classic simplicity of Spanish rice to the vibrant zest of Mexican rice, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer a comforting side dish or a hearty main course, our diverse selection caters to every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with fluffy rice grains, savory onions, and the aromatic essence of bay leaves.
BASMATI RICE PILAF
Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.
Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
- Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
- Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
- Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
RICE WITH ONIONS
Steps:
- In a saucepan or sturdy casserole dish, heat the butter and oil. When hot, add the onions, and saute over medium to high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaves and rice, mixing until the rice is coated with butter and oil.
- Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a strong boil, stirring occasionally, over high heat. Then reduce the heat to very low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook about 20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and remove bay leaf. Serve immediately with mussels.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAY LEAF RICE PILAF
Categories Chicken Garlic Herb Rice Side Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bay leaves in oil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until leaves are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add rice, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring gently to avoid breaking bay leaves, 1 minute. Add water and broth and bring to a full boil, uncovered, over high heat. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and discard bay leaves.
RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND HERBS
Make and share this Rice With Onions, Garlic and Herbs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree.
- Put the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the rice, stirring for a few minutes.
- Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the onion mixture, add the salt and pepper, and cook for a couple minutes stirring.
- Add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Cover and turn heat to medium/low cooking until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved tablespoon of the onion mixture and serve.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help the rice to cook evenly.
- Add the bay leaf and onion to the pot along with the rice and water. The bay leaf will add a subtle flavor to the rice, while the onion will add a touch of sweetness.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
Conclusion:
This simple yet flavorful rice dish is a great side dish for a variety of meals. It is also a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. The addition of the bay leaf and onion gives the rice a unique flavor that will surely please everyone at the table.
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