Basil Basmati Rice Food

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

HERBED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add rice and garlic to pan; Saute 2 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted.
• Add water, broth, and salt to pan; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in onions, nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and pepper.

BASIL BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring to boil the rice and water. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer at low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, reduce the basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a rough puree. Incorporate the basil mixture to the rice and stir.

BASMATI RICE WITH BASIL AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer; rinse with cold water and then drain.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly; add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine; bring to a boil.
• Cover; wrap handle of pan with foil; Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, stirring once.
• Remove rice from oven; fluff rice with a fork, Serve.

QUICK AND EASY BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of water and soak for 30 minutes Bring a litre of water to the boil drain the rice and add with the rest of the ingredients for the rice boil for 5 - 8 minutes The rice should still have a little bite.
• Drain rice and keep warm, seasonings can be removed or left in .
• Heat the oil in the pan and fry the onion for 5 - 10 mins until crispy. Remove and drain.
• Serve rice topped with onions and coriander.

THAI-STYLE BASIL RICE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and chopped basil and cook until shallots are slightly soft, about 5 minutes; add garlic and green onion and sauté another 2 to three minutes.
• Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat well; sauté for 3 minutes while stirring.
• Mix together the water and chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved; add bouillon liquid to rice in saucepan and bring to a boil.
• If using, stir in red pepper and coconut flakes.
• Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is to preferred texture.
• Fluff with fork, serve, and enjoy.
• Makes 4 servings.