Basmati Italiano Recipes

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

SIMMERED ITALIAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat the broth and Italian seasoning in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
• Stir the rice and spinach in the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the cheese. Serve with additional cheese.

CURRIED PORK CHOPS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from steamer and set aside.
• Season the pork chops with 1 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pork chops in the skillet and cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on a platter and cover to keep warm.
• Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder and flour into the same skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth, buttermilk, and apple chutney. Continue cooking until the curry has thickened. Stir in the cauliflower and half of the green onion; cook until the cauliflower is heated through. Place 3/4 cup of rice on each plate, and top each portion with a pork chop. Spoon curry sauce over pork chops, and sprinkle the remaining green onions to garnish.

STEAMED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and drain it.
• Pour the specified amount of water into a saucepan, cover, then bring to a boil (use about 2-2½ cups of water per cup of rice).
• Add the rice and salt.
• Cover and cook over very low heat about 15 min without uncovering.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• The water should be completely absorbed.
• Should it not be, cover and simmer for a few more minutes.
• Let stand, covered, 3-5 min.
• Serve.

MEDITERANNEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice.
• Let stand in the refrigerator at least 30 min (this step can be made ahead).
• Meanwhile, prepare and cut the vegetables.
• Cut the cheese and olives.
• Chop the parsley.
• Rinse then drain the legumes.
• Put these ingredients in a salad bowl with the rice.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, and oregano.
• Pour this vinaigrette over the salad then toss gently.
• Add pepper to taste.
• It is not necessary to add salt, since the cheese and olives are already salted.
• Let stand at least 1 h in the refrigerator, then serve.

4 WAYS TO COOK BASMATI BROWN RICE - WIKIHOW

Steps:

• Add the rice to cold water to rinse it. Measure 2 cups (470 ml) brown basmati rice, and pour it into a medium-sized bowl of cold tap water.
• Rinse the rice. Use your hand to swish the rice around until the water becomes cloudy-looking and foam appears on the edges. While rinsing can wash away some of the rice's nutrients, brown basmati rice is typically imported and may be processed with talc, powdered glucose, and rice powder. Rice connoisseurs, therefore, recommend rinsing it. Doing so will also get rid of some of the starch, which will help make your rice less gluey.
• Strain the water from the rice. Pour out the water through a mesh strainer or by tilting the bowl to the side. You can hold a plate over the bowl to keep the rice from spilling out as you drain the water.
• Rinse the rice again. Add more cool tap water and repeat this process until the water is clear. This could require up to 10 rounds of washing the rice.
• Once the water is clear, leave the rice in the bowl and set it aside.
• Combine the rinsed rice and cold water to soak. Add 2.5 cups (590 ml) cold water to the drained and rinsed rice and let it soak between 30 minutes to 24 hours depending upon the method of cooking and how long you want to cook it. The longer you allow it to soak, the less time it will take to cook. Additionally, basmati rice is known for its rich flavor, which can be lost during the heating process. Soaking it reduces cooking time, thus preserving more of its flavor. Soaking rice also improves its texture, making it softer and lighter.
• Drain the water from the rice. Use a mesh strainer to drain the water that has not been absorbed by the rice. You can also use a colander, but the holes must be very small so the rice doesn't escape when you strain it.