Fragrant Fried Rice Pilaf Recipe 45

FRAGRANT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cumin, saffron and salt. Set aside.
• 2. Heat the butter and oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onion and wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
• 3. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well. Add the broth and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.

FRAGRANT BROWN RICE

Steps:

• To cook brown rice in a 30-minute meal it must be soaked for 2 hours. Cover rice with water and allow to soak. To cook, bring rice with water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook rice about 20 minutes, or until tender and water has evaporated.
• Slice onions and put garlic through press. Saute in hot oil until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Wash and slice mushrooms; mince ginger. Add to onions with raisins and spices. Continue sauteing until mushrooms are soft.
• Stir vegetables into rice with cashews. Add vegetable broth; stir to mix well and heat broth. Serve.

FRAGRANT FRIED RICE PILAF RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, cover the rice with water and stir until the water becomes cloudy; drain and repeat twice. Return the rice to the saucepan, add 1 cup cold water, cover and cook over medium-low heat until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 25 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with fork. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggs, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until set and just dry, about 1 minute. Transfer to a cutting boarda nd let cool; coarsely chop. In the same skillet, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add teh scallion whites and bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Add teh beans and peas-carrots mix and cook until heated through; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 Tbs. oil and cumin over mediu-high heat. Stir in the cooked rice. Spread into a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until teh rice forms a crust, about 3 minutes. Break up the rice and sprinkle with the soy sauce. STir in the scallion greens, cilantro, bean mixture and eggs and cook until heated through.