Spiced Brown Rice With Peanuts Food

SPICED BROWN RICE WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot. Add the cuminseed, cloves and the bay leaf and cook the spices , stirring, for 5 to 10 seconds or until the cuminseed is a few shades darker and fragrant. Add the chili pepper flakes, the onion and the garlic and cook the mixture, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the rice and cook it, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until it is coated well with the oil. Add chicken stock ( or 2 1/4 cups water for vegetarian version). Bring it to a boil, and simmer the rice, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
• Fluff the rice quickly with a fork. Remove the pan from the heat. Discard the bay leaf. Let rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and serve.

SPICY PEANUT FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Place the Sauce Ingredients in a bowl, mix well, set aside.
• In a large ceramic/enamel lined skillet, Dutch oven, or non-stick skillet, add the diced onions, red bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté over medium-high heat for approximately 7 to 9 minutes to soften or until the veggies reach the desired tender/crisp stage. Add a splash of water if the veggies start to stick or burn.
• Stir in the peanuts, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then stir in the cooked and refrigerated rice, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the Sauce Mixture, stirring constantly until everything is heated through, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
• Serve immediately, topped with sliced green onions and/or cilantro.

CARROT RICE WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender/cooked (about 20 minutes).
• While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Saute onions until golden brown.
• Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.
• Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.
• Stir in pepper and peanuts.
• When rice is done, add it to the skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Heat canola oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, diced onion, and 2 tablespoons green onions to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add rice, chicken, and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring gently. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 2 minutes more, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions and peanuts.
• *Note: cooking time does not include time to cook rice or chicken.