Spicy Greek Cabbage With Rice Lahanorizo Recipes

SPICY GREEK CABBAGE WITH RICE -LAHANORIZO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium pot
• Add the onion and sauté until soft about 5-7 minutes
• Add the cabbage and mix until cabbage is coated with the olive oil. Heat for 2-3 minutes (stirring) until cabbage has wilted somewhat.
• Add about 1 cup hot water hot water and simmer for 20-30 minutes with pot covered until cabbage is soft. Add more water if needed.
• Once cabbage is soft add the tomato paste that has been dissolved in 2-3 tablespoons of water, and ½ teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne pepper and mix.
• Add ½ cup (uncooked) medium grain rice, stir so that rice is coated with the oil.
• Add 1 ¼ cup hot water and simmer (pot covered) until rice is almost cooked (about 15 minutes). Add more hot water in small amount if needed. Once rice is ready, but there is still a bit of water left in the pot, remove from heat and keep covered until rest of water is absorbed. Rice should be somewhat creamy.
• Serve with plenty of lemon and sprinkle with parsley.

GREEK RICE WITH CABBAGE AND TOMATOES - LAHANORIZO

Steps:

• Over low heat in a large skillet, sauté onion until just translucent.
• Increase heat to medium and add cabbage. Continue cooking until wilted.
• Add tomatoes and water.
• When in comes to a boil, add rice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until very little liquid remains and rice is tender.
• Serve.