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.
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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 spicing of this recipe is standard in the northern part of the country, and the mild fragrance makes it a nice complement to many dishes. Spiced rice dishes are common throughout India and are collectively known as pulau. To ensure that the aged basmati rice is nicely moist, most Indian cooks soak the rice before cooking.
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.
In our family, we prepare rice for all occasions, so this is a definite must-have for Chinese New Year. My mother combines long-grain and glutinous rice, which makes the dish less sticky. If you can get fresh water chestnuts, use 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced.
Jennifer Mackenzie's combination of white rice, wild rice and pepper makes for a colourful visual effect as well as a great texture contrast.
