Turkish Rice A Roni Recipes

HOMEMADE RICE-A-RONI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to the pan.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
• Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
• Stir in tomatoes if using, then serve.

RICE-A-RONI TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown turkey in large skillet. Remove from skillet and place in a serving bowl.
• Make chicken rice-a-roni per instructions on box and add 1 tsp chicken soup base.
• During the last 5 minute of cooking time for rice-a-roni add the cooked ground turkey and the frozen peas. Stir and replace lid to skillet. When time is up for the rice-a-roni casserole is done.

TURKISH RICE-A-RONI

Steps:

• NOTE: If using spaghetti, break up the strands into small 1/4" pieces using a rolling pin.
• Heat up 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat until the butter smells nutty but NOT burnt.
• Sautè the rice with the orzo, leek (or onion), cinnamon stick and allspice until rice grains and pasta glisten and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato and broth; bring to a boil.
• Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on low-medium heat and lightly toast the almonds.
• Stir in the raisins and dried apricots, stirring until dried fruit is very slightly plump. This will only take a minute.
• Set the almond/dried fruit mixture aside.
• Once the rice is done cooking, stir in the almond/dried fruit, parsley and mint.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.