Kittencals Browned White Rice With Garlic And Onion Food

KITTENCAL'S BROWNED WHITE RICE WITH GARLIC AND ONION

Steps:

• Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).
• Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.
• Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
• Season with pepper if desired.

GREEN ONION GARLICKY WILD RICE

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Melt the coconut oil and add the scallion whites, garlic and serrano and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and scallions start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the cumin, lime zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the rice and stir until all the beads of rice are coated. Add 2 to 3 cups water (according to the package directions) and stir. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with a spritz of lime and sliced scallion greens.

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
• Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
• Fluff with a fork.
• **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
• On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.