Spicy Rice

1 jalapeno, minced 2 tbsp butter 1/4 onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp turmeric 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup long grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the jalapeno, onion, and garlic until tender. Stir in the rice… Continue reading Spicy Rice

Serrano Rice

3 tbsp butter 1 serrano chili, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 carrot, peeled, minced sea salt 1 cup rice 1 3/4 cups chicken stock Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the chili, garlic, shallot and carrot until tender. Add the rice and stir 1 or 2 minutes. Season with… Continue reading Serrano Rice

Mushroom Beef on Rice

1 portobello mushroom, sliced 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp cornstarch 1 lb beef, sliced thin 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp sambal oelek sea salt white rice Combine the meat with the cornstarch and the oyster sauce and let stand 10 minutes. Heat… Continue reading Mushroom Beef on Rice

Coconut Rice

1 cup water 3/4 cup canned coconut milk 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup long grain white rice 1/2 cup flaked coconut Combine the water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover and reduce the heat to very low.  Simmer 15… Continue reading Coconut Rice

Cardamom Pilaf

butter 1/4 onion, minced 1 cup long white rice 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp saffron 1/4 tsp ground cardamom Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet and saute the onion until tender. Add the rice and stir 2 minutes. Pour in the water and then stir in the… Continue reading Cardamom Pilaf

Turkish Pilaf

1 cup raw rice butter 1 tsp salt cracked pepper 2 cups water 1 tbsp chicken bouillon Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a saucepan. Add the rice and saute until it starts to look dry and sticks to the bottom. Stir in the salt, pepper, water, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, then cover,… Continue reading Turkish Pilaf

Holuptsi

1 cabbage, leaves pulled off the head, ribs sliced so they do not protrude but not cut out completely, core removed (use soured head if available) 1/2 cup vinegar 2 cups rice 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 onion, minced pinch of cumin pinch of dry thyme 1/8 tsp crushed red… Continue reading Holuptsi

Salmon Rice Bowl

1/2 cup white rice 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoons sugar 1 Thai red chile, seeded,chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced  4 garlic cloves, whole juice of half a lime 1 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 2 cups bean sprouts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 4 oz. salmon fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper In a medium saucepan, bring 1… Continue reading Salmon Rice Bowl