LENTILS AND RICE WITH FRIED ONIONS (MUJADARRAH)
This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!
Provided by Melissa Mueller
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
- Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 311.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 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
RICE COOKED IN ONIONS
Steps:
- Bring saucepan of water to boil, and salt it. Add rice, stirring occasionally, until it loses translucence, about 5 minutes.
- While rice cooks melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a broad, deep skillet or casserole that can be covered. Add onions, a large pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions just begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Drain rice, leaving it wet. Add to onions along with saffron. Stir, turn heat to minimum and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes, or until onions are very soft and rice is cooked through. Don't stir for final 10 or 15 minutes, so bottom browns a bit.
- Add shrimp. Stir, cover again and cook until done, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Stir in heavy cream and remaining butter, if they are being used. Heat through once more, turn off heat and let sit 10 minutes or so. Dish will retain heat for at least half an hour, and can be reheated gently. Garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 244, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 410 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE WITH CORN, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Steps:
- If using fresh corn: After removing the husks and silk, cut the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife (being careful not to cut into the cob itself). Place the kernels into a bowl and using the knife, scrape up and down the shaft of the cob (over the bowl of corn) extracting the natural "corn cream". If using canned or frozen corn, simply begin with step #2.
- To saute the vegetables: Melt the butter (or heat the oil) in a 2 1/2 quart heavy bottomed sauce pot (one that comes with a tight fitting lid). When hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the green pepper and saute until all the vegetables are softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes over meduimlow heat.
- To toast the rice: If using an "aromatic" rice, rinse it through a sieve (medium mesh) and drain well (see note). Add the rice and cook over medium heat, stirring to coat the rice with the butter and vegetables. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the rice is dry and beginning to turn golden.
- To simmer (see note): Add the hot broth and return to a boil. Stir in the corn (whether fresh, drained canned or frozen), and bring back to a boil. Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer over a low flame for exactly 17 minutes without lifting the lid.
- To "settle" and serve: Uncover and add a good amount of fresh pepper and some salt to taste. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of additional butter or margarine. Fluff with a fork, and cover the pot. Allow the rice to settle for 3 to 5 minutes to absorb any excess moisture. Serve hot.
- Time Management Tips:
- 1) For extra ease of preparation when assembling, all listed fresh vegetables can be chopped as much as one day ahead and kept refrigerated in separate (well covered) bowls.
- 2) The stock can be made months ahead and kept frozen in securely covered, heavy freezer containers.
- "Variation" Tips:
- 1) Changing the type of stock can give your rice dish a totally different taste and (at times) color. Choose your stock according to your menu and don't be afraid to mix different types of stock,vegetables (and herbs) to create an even more complex flavor. Also, always thaw more stock than you'll need so you can boil it down until the volume is reduced (which will concentrate the flavor).
- Some winning combinations of stock: Beef and chicken, chicken and shrimp, veal and beef, veal and chicken or chicken and fish.
- Tips From a Teacher:
- The most renown type of aromatic rice is Basmati rice which (once grown only in Pakistan and India), is now also grown here in the United States. This type of rice is special (although pricey) not only for it's nutty, butterlike and seductive flavor, but during cooking, the grains swell much more in length than in width, making the feel of the cooked rice more distinctive in the mouth. Basmati rice is also lower in starch which encourages the grains to remain separate.
- Jasmine rice, another long grain white rice once grown exclusively in Thailand, is now also grown here and the flavor is similar to Basmati although the texture is somewhat softer when cooked. The other readilyavailable types of aromatic rice are grown here and come in both white, tan and brown varieties. All of the new domestic breeds of rice are an attempt to duplicate the flavor and aroma of Basmati, at a more affordable price. They can be identified as Texmati, Wehani and Popcorn rice (also called Wild Pecan rice). These are all delicious and lend their own unique characteristics to the finished dish.
ONION RICE
Simple and versatile rice side dish that everyone loves!
Provided by Denyse
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until almost tender. Stir in rice, and continue cooking until coated with oil. When onion is tender and rice begins to brown lightly, season with pepper, and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE
Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.
Provided by Joey Joan
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
RICE WITH ONION (MASHKOUL)
A good and simple flavoured Gulf Arabian rice dish which is standard accompaniment to most Gulf meals. Good with Recipe #372093 or Recipe #418079 among others. This dish may be made into yellow rice by adding 3/4 tsp turmeric for colour and is also very good with a chicken stock cube added to the water for more flavour. I recently made this with homemade stock and added some pine nuts to the onions near the end of cooking time until they were golden, it was really tasty. Modified from, The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories White Rice
Time 47m
Yield 5-6 , 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pick over rice and wash gently with cold water until water runs clear. Drain.
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot, add rice and salt and return to the boil, stirring occasionally to keep the grains separate. Boil for 8 minutes, the strain in a large sieve.
- Heat ghee or butter in a heavy pan and add onion. Fry gently until transparent, increase heat and fry until crisp and light coloured.
- Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. add half the onion to the pan and add strained rice on top and toss with a fork to mix onion through rice. Sprinkle the rest of the onion on top of rice. Cover well with aluminum foil and place in oven until done. (If you feel the rice needs more moisture add sprinkles of water to the dish and place back in the oven until done) Approximately 15 minutes.
- Fluff up with a fork and serve pilled on a plater.
QUICK BROWN RICE AND ONIONS
With only four ingredients and 15 minutes, you can put together a dish that outshines plain ol' rice.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice lightly with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Choose long-grain rice, such as Basmati or Jasmine, for best results. Use yellow or white onion, depending on your preference. Fresh, flavorful broth will elevate the dish, so use homemade broth or a high-quality store-bought option.
- Sauté the onions properly: Cook the onions over medium heat until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. This will bring out their natural sweetness and prevent them from overpowering the rice.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in the hot oil before adding the broth helps to bring out its nutty flavor and prevent it from sticking together.
- Use the right amount of liquid: The general rule is to use 1 1/2 cups of liquid for every cup of rice. However, this can vary depending on the type of rice and the desired consistency. If you want a more soupy rice, add more broth. For a drier rice, use less broth.
- Let the rice rest: After cooking, let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and prevents it from becoming mushy.
Conclusion:
This simple yet flavorful rice dish is a versatile side that pairs well with a variety of main courses. With its aromatic onions and fluffy texture, it's sure to be a hit at your next meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's get cooking!
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