Brown rice lends a lovely nutty flavour and a chewy texture that is pitch perfect for grain bowls or fried rice. Try it in Shrimp Fried Rice, Chicken & Cilantro Rice Burritos or Roasted Chicken & Veggies With Lemon Herb Rice.
A big batch of rice can go a long way. Try it in our Shrimp Fried Rice, Chicken & Cilantro Rice Burritos or Roasted Chicken & Veggies With Lemon Herb Rice.
Gluten-Free Nut-Free
Be sure to use puffed rice instead of crisped rice. The contrasting texture of crisp brittle and chewy rice makes a surprising and unique candy.
All over the Caribbean there are variations of dishes with rice and peas. Cookup Rice is the Guyanese one; the coconut and salt pork add richness and flavour.
Steeped in the flavours of coconut and ginger, this fragrant Thai rice is a delicious sampling of just how versatile rice can be.
The nuttiness of brown rice is played up by savoury and sweet flavours. One cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice has 2.2 grams dietary fibre, compared with 0.6 grams for the same amount of cooked white rice.
Gail is a lover of South Asian sweets, such as this traditional rice pudding called Firni that has a base of rice flour and accents of pistachios and rose water. Rose water is a delicate flavouring that is available at South Asian specialty stores.
You can make this rice in the microwave or on the stove top. It's best to get the rice started early because it can stand, covered, for up to 10 minutes after it's done. That way, you're not waiting for your side dish to finish while your stir-fry is getting cold. Kids old enough to use a microwave and handle hot dishes can make this rice, but make sure to use pot holders when taking the rice out of the microwave oven. Lift the lid away from you as you take it off, keeping your face and hands away from any hot steam that escapes.
This Taiwanese specialty, in which fresh crab steams over cooking rice, is usually prepared in a large steamer, but I've adapted it to conveniently cook in an oven. Either long- or short-grain white sticky rice (also called glutinous rice) can be used.
