Aromatic Rices Food

PACIFIC RIM AROMATIC RICE

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and stir for 3 minutes. Add rice and next 5 ingredients; stir 2 minutes to release flavors. Score the underside of the lime leaves with a sharp knife. Add broth, scored lime leaves and currants to the rice mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and lime leaves and fluff rice with a fork. Transfer rice to a bowl and serve warm.

AROMATIC STICKY RICE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan and let stand for five minutes.
• Cover the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.
• Remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand covered for five further minutes.
• Remove the flavourings, if wished, and pile into a serving dish.
• Serve immediately, while very hot.

AROMATIC BASMATI RICE (RICE COOKER)

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in a fine strainer, then drain thoroughly.
• Place all ingredients in the rice cooker bowl, and swirl to combine.
• Set the machine for the regular white rice cycle.
• When the machine shifts to 'keep warm', set a timer for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, fluff rice with the plastic paddle or a wooden spoon.
• Serve now, or leave on 'keep warm' for up to 4 hours.