Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Aromatized Rice


Aromatized Rice




The most widely used staple food in the world is rice. Rice which is included in our lunch and dinner , is eaten with delicious curry every day. It is estimated that more than 2 billion people rely on rice as primary source of nutrition. In our food and beverage column, we will help you to aromatize your rice preparation.


Follow the basic directions to cook up fluffy rice, and then add the desired flavouring for one of those below.

Ingredients ----------------------------------Qty

Chicken Broth or Vegetable stock ----------- 1 cup .

Water ---------------------------------------¾ cup.

Regular long-grain rice -----------------------1 cup.

Salt--------------------------------------------- ¼ tsp.



Prepare the rice long with water and broth or stock, stir rice and put salt to taste. Then add your desired flavouring, given below. Do not stick to the reference , use your innovative ideas to sooth your taste buds.


Lemon- Parsley Rice
Cook as directed. Stir in 2 tablespoon chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel.


Cumin Rice ( Jeera Rice )
Cook as desired. add cumin seeds to rice , stir well on a low heat.
Asian RiceCook as directed but omit salt. Stir in 2 green onions, chopped . 2 teaspoon soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon sesame oil.


Lemon – Parmeson Rice

Cook as directed. Stir in ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon freshly lemon peel , and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.


Coconut Rice

Cook as directed . Stir in ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk, ½ teaspoon freshly grated lime peel, and pinch ground red pepper (cayenne).


Herb-rice
Cook as desired. Chopped the desired herbs, sprinkle over the rice and stir it.

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