Best 2 Very Yummy Rice Recipes

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REALLY SIMPLE RICE

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This is a very simple but tasty rice recipe. Makes a great side dish and leftovers are almost as good the next day.

Provided by Mark S.

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
½ small onion, finely diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat nearly to smoking. Cook and stir rice in the hot oil quickly to toast the rice, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the onion into the rice; cook and stir 1 minute more. Pour chicken broth over the rice mixture, season with garlic salt, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before lifting the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

VERY YUMMY RICE

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As the name says, this is a very YUMMY rice dish. I like to make this with a beef roast or steaks. You can substitute fresh mushrooms for the canned (brown them first in a little olive oil). You can also use almond slivers instead of the sliced almonds. Another variation is to use 1 cup of brown rice and 1 cup of white rice, although I have not yet tried that combination myself.

Provided by PugGrannie

Categories White Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 lb butter
1 very large onion, chopped fine
2 cups rice
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, lower sodium and fat-free
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (8 ounce) cans button mushrooms, with liquid
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large frying pan, saute' onion in butter.
Add uncooked rice and simmer 5 minutes.
Pour all ingredients except almonds into a casserole (I use a casserole that is probably 12" square, but you can use a 13x9" one just as well.
Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.
Stir in almonds when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 1030.8, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17.4

Tips:

Use high-quality, medium-grain rice. This type of rice is best for making fluffy, separate grains. It is also less likely to clump together when cooked.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or impurities from the rice and help it cook evenly.
Use the right amount of water. The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water, but you may need to adjust this depending on the type of rice you are using and how you are cooking it.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes. Do not stir the rice during this time, as this will interrupt the cooking process.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Making perfect rice is a skill that takes time and practice, but it is definitely worth the effort. By following these tips, you can make fluffy, delicious rice that will complement any meal. So next time you're cooking rice, take a few extra minutes to follow these tips and enjoy the results!