Spicy Dill Rice Food

SPICY DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the yogurt, dill, harissa, and a generous pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice, 1/4 cup water and a few grinds of pepper until blended.
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DILL RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and soak it in cold water for 2 hours. Bring the water or chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in the chicken bouillon. Drain the rice and add it to the saucepan, along with the lemon juice,dill and salt. Stir well, then cover. Turn to a low heat and cook for 20 minutes, until the rice is done. Fluff with a fork and serve.

MIDDLE EASTERN DILL RICE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse rice and soak in cold water for 2 hours.
• In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil and add bouillon stirring to combine.
• Drain the rice and add it along with the lemon juice to the boiling water or chicken broth and stir. Add dill and salt. Stir and cover.
• Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for 20 minutes or until rice is done.
• Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days.

SPICY PICKLE FRIES WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DIP

Steps:

• For the homemade ranch dip: Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, vinegar, pepper, onion powder and hot sauce to a food processor. Pulse until well combined and smooth. Add the parsley and dill and pulse 4 to 5 times to incorporate. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
• For the spicy pickle fries: Pat the pickle spears dry and refrigerate until well chilled. Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy pot to 350 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a plate with paper towels.
• Combine the flour, cayenne and salt in a wide shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. Put the panko in a third shallow bowl.
• Working with a few spears at a time, dredge the pickles in the flour and shake off the excess. Roll them in the egg to coat, then let the excess drip off before coating them thoroughly in panko. Carefully add half the pickles to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pickles to the lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining pickle spears. Serve hot with ranch dip.

SPICY REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes. Stir, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
• Remove the cucumbers to three 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Ladle in the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar, and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.

DILLED RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute rice in butter until golden, stirring constantly. Add broth and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in dill.

DIRTY, DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a high-sided pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork until well browned and fat is rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables continue to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add andouille sausage. Cook and stir to release some flavor, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken livers and rice until well coated. Season with salt, pour in broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Cover tightly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is starting to get tender, about 25 minutes.
• Add green onions and parsley; mix well. Continue cooking over low to medium-low heat until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and remove bay leaf before serving.

SPICY DILL RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan (you will need on that has a lid) over medium heat. Add onions, cardamom, and jalapeño; sauté for about one minute. Add rice and stir until the grains are well coated, about 1 minute. Add dill and salt and sauté over low heat for 2 minutes.
• Add broth, cover saucepan, and cook on low until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes. Let the rice stand for 5 minutes and fluff with fork.

SPICY DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Sterilize 6 pint-sized jars and 6 lids in a hot water bath according to the manufacturer's instructions. Divide the dill, onions, garlic, peppers and peppercorns among the jars. Drain the cucumbers and tightly pack into the jars.
• Bring a large pot or canner of water to a boil.
• In a medium pot, combine the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes to dissolve the salt and sugar.
• Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers, leaving a 1/2-inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Tap the jars on the counter to dispel any air bubbles, cover with lids and rings, and seal tightly. Place the jars in the pot or canner of boiling water and process for 15 minutes. Remove carefully with tongs and when cool, store in a cool, dry place for at least 3 weeks before opening.

GARLIC DILL RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in hot olive oil until softened.
• Add rice and saute for 2 minutes over high heat.
• Add broth and seasonings and bring back to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until done.
• Fluff and mix rice and allow to stand uncovered for a few minutes before serving.

SPICY DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Inspect a quart-sized canning jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
• Combine water, vinegar, habanero peppers, garlic, serrano pepper, sugar, salt, peppercorns, pickling spice, and red pepper flakes in a pot and bring to a simmer.
• Remove pot from the burner and let the liquid cool to a warm enough temperature to handle, but not to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes; you want the heat so it will soak into the veggies.
• Place cucumbers and dill in the canning jar. Ladle the warm brine into the jar until cucumbers are covered and brine is near the top of the jar. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 more minutes. Seal jar and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days before eating.

SPICY DILL DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until well chilled.

LEMON DILL RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
• Saute the chopped onion for 1 minute.
• Add rice and "parch" over low heat, by stirring until the rice turns white again. Do not let the rice brown.
• Add the rest to the ingredients and bring to boil.
• Lower heat and cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff well with a fork, replace the lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Note: The rice turn translucent when mixed with the oil. Sauteing the rice greatly reduces foaming during cooking.

HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium, non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cut cucumbers in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days. (leaving them longer just makes them hotter but still delicious.) Cooking time includes refrigeration.