Orange Rice Food

FRESH ORANGE RICE

Steps:

• Remove the zest from the orange and measure out up to 2 tablespoons, if desired. Mince and set aside.
• To garner the maximum amount of juice from your oranges, with a sharp knife pierce the oranges about 5-6 times and microwave for 30 seconds.
• Juice the orange and measure out 3/4 cup; more or less according to your preference. You may need to juice another orange if two oranges don't yield enough juice. Remember that for 2 cups of rice you will need 4 cups of liquid (water/orange juice) in whatever ratio you choose.
• Place the rice in a pan along with the water, salt and orange juice. NOTE: *Important to stir in the orange zest at the end of the cooking time. DO NOT add the zest in with the rice while it is cooking or the rice will turn bitter.
• Cover pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove pan from stove; fluff rice with a fork and stir in the zest. Let stand covered for a few minutes then serve.
• Garnish with orange slices if desired.

ORANGE RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the package directions using orange juice in place of the water.
• Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest, carrot and green onion.
• Serve.

ORANGE-FLAVORED RICE

Steps:

• Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and rice, and cook until the rice smells toasty, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and half of the orange zest and juice. Bring to a boil, stir once more, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, still covered, for 5 minutes. Stir the remaining orange zest and juice into the rice, and garnish with the green onions.

ORANGE-CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine the orange peel, 2 cups water, the butter and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rice and return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Bring the milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks and vanilla to a low boil in another saucepan. Add the rice and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, until the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in the grated orange zest and 1/4 cup mascarpone.
• Transfer the rice pudding to a large bowl and let cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold and set, about 2 hours.
• Beat the remaining 1/4 cup mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Remove the cinnamon sticks and orange peel from the pudding. Serve topped with the mascarpone and cinnamon.

ORANGE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Place the rice in a saucepan, cover with cold water and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain.
• 2. Grate the zest of 1 orange. Peel all the oranges, divide them into sections, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 3. Combine the orange zest, milk, and sugar in a saucepan and heat over high heat to a boil.
• 4. Add the rice, cover, lower the heat to very low, and cook, stirring occasionally so the rice does not stick, for 30 minutes.
• 5. Remove the rice from the heat, add the orange marmalade, stir well, and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 6. To serve, surround each serving of rice pudding with orange sections.

ORANGE-CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Use vegetable peeler to remove peel from half the orange; place in large saucepan. Cut remaining peel and white membrane from orange; discard. Cut orange into sections.
• Add water, rice and cinnamon sticks to orange peels in saucepan; stir. Bring to boil; cook on medium-low heat 20 min. or until rice is tender. Drain in colander. Remove orange peels and cinnamon sticks; discard.
• Return rice to saucepan; stir in 2% milk, evaporated milk and sugar. Cook on medium heat 20 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.
• Spoon half the rice mixture into medium bowl. Add chocolate; stir until melted. Spoon 1/3 cup chocolate mixture into each of 12 dessert dishes; cover with remaining plain rice mixture. Cool to room temperature.
• Serve desserts topped with COOL WHIP, ground cinnamon and orange sections.

BOK CHOY, EDAMAME, CASHEW, AND ORANGE RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice and 3 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.
• A few minutes before the rice is done, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the edamame and bell pepper and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bok choy and scallions and continue to stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, just until wilted.
• Stir in the cooked rice and sesame oil, mixing well. Season to taste with teriyaki sauce, ginger, and pepper. Stir in the orange sections and cashews and serve at once.
• Menu Suggestions
• Since this dish involves an abundance of diverse ingredients, I like to complete the meal with few additional recipes. Sautéed Tofu (page 62) can be prepared while the rice is cooking. A platter of grape tomatoes and baby carrots round out the meal nicely. If you want to add one more item, steamed broccoli would be just the thing. Or, if time is not an issue, may I suggest upgrading that to Spicy Sesame Broccoli (page 197)?
• nutrition information
• Calories: 289
• Total Fat: 5g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 54g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 200mg

ORANGE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.