Spiced Rice Salad Food

MASALA RICE RECIPE | VEGETABLE SPICED RICE | SPICED RICE WITH LEFTOVER RICE

Steps:

• firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp ghee and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp saunf, pinch asafoetida and few curry leaves.
• now add ½ tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 green chilli and ½ onion. saute well.
• additionally, add 1 tomato and saute till tomatoes turn soft & mushy.
• further add chopped vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
• now add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp garam masala.
• saute until the spices start to release oil.
• furthermore, add 2 cups cooked rice and 1 tsp salt.
• mix gently without breaking rice grains.
• cover and simmer for 4 minutes.
• finally, add coriander leaves and serve masala rice with raita or pack to a lunch box.

SPICY FORBIDDEN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water, black rice, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sriracha sauce together in a large bowl. Add cashews, red bell pepper, yellow bell peppers, and scallions; toss well to combine. Add black rice; stir until salad is well-mixed. Season with salt, black pepper, and sriracha.

MIDDLE EASTERN RICE (MEJADRA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add about 1/3 of the onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat with remaining onions, in two batches.
• Put the olive oil, cumin seeds and coriander in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant.
• Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
• Add the water and lentils.
• While it comes to boil, add all the other spices, salt and pepper.
• When it comes to a boil, turn it down to medium-low, cover with lid and let cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has mostly been absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes - during this time, any residual liquid will absorb.
• Fluff rice with a fork and adjust the seasoning with more salt if you wish.
• Just prior to serving, stir through most of the onions and top with remainder. Sprinkle with chopped coriander if desired. Best served warm.

SIMPLE SPICED RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the basmati rice and onion until the rice kernels are coated with butter and the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. The rice will give off a slightly toasted fragrance. Pour in water, and mix in salt, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the saucepan, and simmer the rice until all the water has disappeared and the rice appears dry, about 18 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

MEXICAN RICE & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions. Drain, then cool under cold running water until completely cold. Stir in beans, onions, pepper and avocado.
• Mix the lime juice with the Cajun spice mix and some black pepper. Pour over the rice mix, stir in the coriander and serve with extra lime wedges.

SPICED RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Stir in honey and cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, raisins, curry, salt, cumin and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper and rice until well blended. Cook 2 minutes longer or until rice is heated through.

SPICED RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine rice, ginger and water in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, but not soft, about 15 minutes. Drain, discard the ginger and transfer the rice to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
• Season rice with salt, pepper, nutmeg and coriander. Add lemon juice, shallot and olive oil; toss to combine. Stir in currants and apricots. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with toasted almonds and serve.

SPICY BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice. While still hot mix with olive oil, vinegars, salt, pepper, and tarragon.
• Let stand to cool for at least an hour. Add remaining ingredients.
• To increase protein in this dish, garnish with crumbled hard boiled egg.

HOMEMADE NANDO'S SPICY RICE

Steps:

• Place the diced onion and red pepper in a reasonably large saucepan. Cover with a lid and cook over a gentle heat for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
• Remove the lid and add the chilli flakes, turmeric and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add a splash of water if it starts to get a little dry.
• Add the rice, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil. Then cover with a lid and turn the heat down. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked. (See note 1.)
• After 7 minutes add the peas and stir. Re-cover with the lid and cook for 3 more minutes or until the rice is done to your liking and the peas are hot.
• Serve with all your homemade Nandos favourites!

GLORIFIED RICE (DESSERT-SALAD)

Steps:

• Mix rice, pineapple, sugar and marshmallows in a bowl.
• Whip cream with additional sugar and vanilla until stiff.
• Fold into rice mixture.
• Chill.
• Decorate with maraschino cherries or slices of fresh pineapple or strawberries.
• Serves 6-8.