2 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/4 tsp saffron 1 1/2 cups quick cooking coucous 1/2 cup almonds Combine the water, butter, bouillon, and saffron in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the coucous, and the almonds. Stir and then cover with the heat off for 5 minutes. Check… Continue reading Almond Couscous
Category: Grains & Rice
Medieval Rice
1 cup raw rice 2 1/2 cups stock 3 tbsp almonds 1/2 tsp salt a pinch of saffron Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes and then turn off the heat and let rest with the lid on for 5 minutes. Serve.
Mushroom Barley
butter 2 cups pearl barley 1/2 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups sliced mushrooms 3 bay leaves 5 3/4 cups chicken stock 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Melt 3 tbsp of butter in a dutch oven. Stir in the pearl barley and the onion. Saute 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook… Continue reading Mushroom Barley
Parmesan Hominy
2 slices bacon, diced 1 green pepper, diced small 20 oz. canned hominy, drained parmesan, grated Fry the bacon until crisp. Drain most of the fat away. Add the pepper and then saute until tender. Stir in the hominy. Heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan to taste. Serve.
Sesame Crunch Tofu on Rice
8 oz. firm tofu, pressed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup flour 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp canola oil 1 cup rice, raw butter salt tamari Combine the soysauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a… Continue reading Sesame Crunch Tofu on Rice
Gingery Coconut Chicken on Rice
1 cup raw basmati rice 2 chicken breasts 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 1" piece of fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp cilantro, minced 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lb summer squash, coarsely chopped salt and pepper 1/4 cup almonds, slivered 2 tsp tamari cayenne Steam the rice according… Continue reading Gingery Coconut Chicken on Rice
Mattar Panir on Rice
1 quart of milk juice of 1/2 a lemon 1/2 cup plain yogurt cheesecloth 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup frozen peas 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 tsp ground coriander 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups panir whey (this will be made when you make the panir) 1/2 cup minced onion… Continue reading Mattar Panir on Rice
Rice Balls in Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp butter 1/2 onion minced 1 1b canned roma tomatoes, drained, chopped 1 tsp dry basil 1/s tsp dry thyme 1 tsp salt 1/s tsp cracked black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 cup water mixed with one chicken oxo cube 1 lb cooked rice 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp flour… Continue reading Rice Balls in Tomato Sauce
Wild Rice Cakes with Mushroom Sauce
2 1/2 cups water salt 1/3 cup raw wild rice 2/3 cup raw basmati rice 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 tsp dry thyme 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 cups crimini mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup stock 3 tbsp heavy cream salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp flour 2 eggs, beaten… Continue reading Wild Rice Cakes with Mushroom Sauce
Baked Rice with Cheese and Jalapenos
2 tbsp butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 onion, minced 1 cup basmati rice, raw 2 cups water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sourcream 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1/2 cup canned jalapenos, drained, and diced 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion and garlic until… Continue reading Baked Rice with Cheese and Jalapenos