Sage Sesame Rice Recipes

SAGE & SESAME RICE

Steps:

• add water, all of the seasonings except the butter & half of the seasame seeds to a microwave safe measuring cup & heat in the microwave for 2 minutes to dissolve the bullion, set aside.
• brown rice in hot oil in a large skillet for approximately 5 minutes.
• add chopped onion, minced garlic & saute til onions are soft.
• add seasoned water to the browned rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• do not check on the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will allow steam to escape and may make your rice turn out undercooked.
• after 15 minutes uncover, turn rice over, place butter pats on top recover & let steam for 3-5 more minutes.
• fluff with a fork to distribute the butter, sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds & serve.

SAGE AND PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan and stir in the sage. Turn off heat and let sit.
• In another sauce pan heat broth to boiling; add rice and lower heat.
• Simmer, covered until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Put rice into serving dish and toss with sage butter and Parmesan.

RICE WITH FRESH SAGE

Steps:

• Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a 3- to4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• When the butter is foaming, scatter the sage leaves in the pan and heat for a minute or so, just until they are sizzling.
• Pour in 5 cups of hot water or stock, and stir in the salt.
• Increase the heat, and bring the liquid to a boil, then stir in the rice and bring back to a boil.
• Cover the pan, and lower the heat so the water is bubbling gently.
• Cook for 13 to 14 minutes, then check the rice for doneness; at this point, stir in the scallions, to cook for the last minute or two, until the rice is creamy and al dente.
• When the rice is fully cooked, turn off the heat, drop in the butter pieces, and stir vigorously until thoroughly incorporated.
• Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated cheese, spoon the riso into warm pasta bowls, and serve immediately, passing additional grated cheese at the table.

PARMESAN SAGE RICE

Steps:

• Add rice, oil, cayenne and garlic salt to a medium sauce pan. Put temperature on medium and saute, stirring constantly, until the rice is evenly covered with the oil. You want to saute it at least 5 minutes to make the rice have a crispier (but not crunchy) texture when it's all finished.
• Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover, turn down to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes check it to make sure it's not too crunchy. If it is, just add a little more water and let it simmer longer.
• Remove from heat.
• Add Parmesan, sage, parsley and pepper and mix it up until Parmesan "disappears" into the rice.
• Add more of whatever you like to taste. It should be salty enough with the garlic salt, chicken broth and Parmesan, so be careful about that.