Fruited Rice Mix Food

FRUITY RICE MIX

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 21 batches (21 cups total). , To prepare rice: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup rice mix, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until water is absorbed.

FRUITED RICE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. , To prepare rice mix: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup mix with 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until water is absorbed.

JEWELED RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear. Drain in a large sieve.
• Bring water and salt to a boil in a 6-quart heavy pot, then add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes from time water returns to boil. Drain rice in sieve.
• Toss together dried fruit in a bowl. Melt 6 tablespoons butter with cardamom and pepper in cleaned and dried pot, stirring to combine, then alternately layer rice and dried fruit over it, beginning and ending with rice and mounding loosely. Make 5 or 6 holes in rice to bottom of pot with round handle of a wooden spoon, then cover pot with a kitchen towel and a heavy lid. Fold edges of towel up over lid (to keep towel from burning) and cook rice over moderately low heat, undisturbed, until tender and a crust forms on bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, at least 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook pistachios, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon loose rice onto a platter, then break crust into 1-inch pieces and scatter over rice. Sprinkle with pistachios.

FRUITED RICE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine water, brown rice, wild rice, onion, parsley, butter, bouillon granules, sugar, thyme & both peppers.
• Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
• Cover & simmer 45-50 minutes, or until rice is ALMOST tender.
• Stir in orange juice, apricots, cranberries & raisins.
• Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

FRUITED WHITE AND WILD RICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil with butter and salt. Add white and wild rice blend and golden raisins, stir, return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer 20 minutes or until just tender. Fluff rice with a fork. Add chopped mandarins, almonds and scallions to the rice. Toss fruited rice to combine and serve.;

FRUITED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook almonds stirring until lightly browned; about 5 minute.
• Remove from skillet; reserve.
• In same skillet over med-hi heat melt butter; add mushrooms, white& light green scallion pieces herbes and salt.
• Cook until liquid has almost evaporated; about 5 minute.
• In pot over med-hi heat bring broth to boil; add mushroom mixture, peppers, fruit, pilaf mix and seasoning packet from mix; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover.
• Cook 15 minute.
• Reserve 1 tbs sliced scallion greens.
• Add peas& remaining scallions to pot; DO NOT STIR.
• Cover and cook until liquid is almost absorbed; about 5-8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with almonds and remaining scallions.

FRUITED RICE MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir to blend, store in an air tight jar.
• To Make: In a medium pot bring 2 cups water, 1/2 cup chicken stock and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine to boil. Add Fruited Rice mix and reduce heat to simmering. Cook 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.