Kittencals Browned White Rice With Garlic And Onion Recipes

KITTENCAL'S OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees F.
• Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
• Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with a lid or foil.
• Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
• Fluff with a fork.
• **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
• On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
• Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.

GARLICKY BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Stir in water, broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and cook over medium-high heat for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Spoon into a bowl and fluff with a fork. Top with green onions.

KITTENCAL'S PERFECT COOKED WHITE RICE (SOFT, MEDIUM OR FIRM)

Steps:

• *NOTE* for a firm rice (which makes the best Chinese fried rice) use 1-3/4 cups cold water, for medium use 2 cups water less 2 tablespoons, for soft use 2 cups water.
• Place the uncooked rice in a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water; drain very well (this is an important step the rice must be rinsed firstly).
• Place the rice into a 2-quart saucepan then spread out to cover the bottom.
• Pour the water over the rice, then sprinkle the salt over the top (do not stir) bring to a full boil UNCOVERED on medium-high heat.
• When rice is at a full boil immediately reduce heat to medium-low (more towards the lower setting) and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the rice looks dry (push aside a few grains of rice with a fork, if there is no moisture/water in the bottom of the pot then it's ready, do not stir!).
• Turn off the heat and cover with a lid and let the rice stand on the element for 20 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

BROWN RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
• About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
• Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
• After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
• Garnish with the green onions.
• Makes 4 servings.
• This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.

KITTENCAL'S BROWNED WHITE RICE WITH GARLIC AND ONION

Steps:

• Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).
• Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.
• Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
• Season with pepper if desired.