Longhorn Steakhouse Seasoned Rice Food

SEASONED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Wash and rinse rice before cooking. Drain all the water and toast the rice grains in little butter if you wish to have a more distinct , nutty grains.
• Choose to cook rice over stove top or using an electric rice cooker.
• For stove top - Toast rice in little butter or oil for few minutes and then add chicken broth or stock. Bring this to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover sauce pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, for 15-17 minutes. When done, fluff up with a fork and set aside. (Add required salt if the stock is unsalted)
• For Electric Rice cooker - Add toasted or rinsed plain long grain rice to the inner cooking pan. Pour the required broth or stock and cook according to rice cooker setting. When done, fluff it up with a fork and set aside.
• Melt butter in a pan, saute minced garlic, diced onion and red pepper with sugar, salt and black pepper.
• Saute until the onion turns soft and the veggie cooks tender.
• Add cooked rice and stir fry until well combined.
• Add fresh parsley and stir fry for few seconds and switch off!
• Serve warm as a side for grilled chicken, steaks, seafood or veggie tempura!

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE STYLE STEAKS

Steps:

• Take the steaks out of the fridge, and allow to come to room temperature.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet (you can even use a cast iron skillet) on high heat until very hot.
• Rub both sides of the steaks lightly with the lawry's seasoning.
• Add 1/2 the butter and 1/2 the lemon juice to the hot skillet, next add one steak in the center of the skillet.
• Cook 2-4 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness and how you like your steak done) with a lid on, and make sure the kitchen is well ventilated because this could get smoky. Do not poke holes in steak to test for doneness, as this will dry the meat out.
• Once steak is cooked, repeat with other steak, and let both steaks sit for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to distribute throughout.
• When ready to serve, you can add additional butter, lemon juice and seasoning to your liking.