Nukedbasmatirice Recipes

NO-FAIL BASMATI RICE RECIPE (TWO WAYS)

Steps:

• Put the rice in a bowl and rinse with cold water 4 to 5 times or until the water runs clear.

HOW TO COOK BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Add the rice and cold water to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes.
• Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.

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.

NUKED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Wash the rice in several changes of water. Drain. Place the rice in a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish; add the water. Microwave uncovered on high for 10 minutes. Add the cumin seeds, coriander, and salt. Stir well. Microwave uncovered on high for another 6-8 minutes, until the water has evaporated. Fluff with a fork. If desired sprinkle with chives and pepper.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

SPICED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice to the boil in 2 litres of water and allow to cook for 7 mins. Rinse the rice in a colander with cold water. Leave to drain for 5 mins.
• Meanwhile, put half the butter and the oil into a saucepan. Bring to a medium heat and add the rest of the ingredients, except the rice and the saffron. Slowly fry until fragrant, then stir in the drained rice. Using the end of a wooden spoon to make holes in the rice to allow the steam to rise. Dot the remaining butter on top of the rice and scatter over the saffron. Put the lid back on the pan, and cover with a tea towel to seal the steaming process. Turn off the heat and leave to steam for 30 mins - this makes the rice fluffy and separated without drying it out.

BAKED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with the olive oil.
• Pour in rice then cover with dry chicken stock.
• Pour water on top.
• Add onion and corn and stir.
• Place butter chunks in various spots around the dish.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350.
• Stir every once in a while so rice on bottom does not burn and rice is evenly crispy on top.