Rice Made Sexy - 5 Great Dinner Recipes
Rice
- with all the newfangled grains catering to the health-conscious out
there, it's become the equivalent of the forgotten stepchild of the
dinner plate. According to Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough,
co-authors of Grain Mains, 50 percent of the rice produced in the United
States each year is…
Credit: Jane BruceRice
- with all the newfangled grains catering to the health-conscious out
there, it's become the equivalent of the forgotten stepchild of the
dinner plate. According to Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough,
co-authors of Grain Mains, 50 percent of the rice produced in the United
States each year is exported. Another 16 percent is used to make booze,
and another 10 percent is used for pet food. After all, who wants to
eat rice when grocery store shelves are full of tasty fiber- and
nutrient-packed options like quinoa, whole-wheat couscous, farro, wheat
berries, and - the latest trendy grain - freekeh?
That's too bad. Because rice is really easy to make, doesn't take much time to prepare, and can simmer away in the background while you're making a main dish. But it's not just limited to side dishes - it can be the main event, as in the case of risotto, or, if you're really creative, a dessert.
So who won this week? Well, it was a tough call, but we think top marks should go to Carly Goldsmith's Cuban Rice and Beans, a classic dish that can easily be turned into a meal with the addition of some grilled pork chops or a store-bought rotisserie chicken and some salad. Her dish is one that should be in every cook's repertoire of basic recipes.
If cooking rice mystifies you, or if you end up with a bunch of burnt grains at the bottom of the pot every time, or soggy, mushy rice, you can invest in a rice cooker, which makes it a no-brainer. Or, you can read up on how to do it the right way - click here to see How to Cook Rice. It's easier than you think.
All of the recipes featured here can be made at home for about $36 or less, excluding the cost of small amounts of basic ingredients such as butter, oil, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and other dried herbs and spices.
Cuban Rice and Beans (Pictured Above)
In this recipe, rice and beans come together with a medley of Cuban flavors for a tasty, satisfying dish…
- Carly Goldsmith
Click here to see the Cuban Rice and Beans Recipe.
Credit: Will Budiaman Better-Than-Halal-Cart Rice
This version is flavored with saffron, freshly shucked peas, and ripe tomato - the perfect base for grilled chicken, fish, or lamb. Whoever says rice is bland is about to have their world rocked.
- Will Budiaman
Click here to see the Better-Than-Halal-Cart Rice Recipe.
Credit: Jane Bruce Ramp Pesto Risotto
Roasted asparagus is mixed in to give the risotto another taste of spring, but the real star of this dish is the pesto…
- Anne Dolce
Click here to see the Ramp Pesto Risotto Recipe.
Credit: Shutterstock.com Chicken Fried Rice
A hearty rice dish that can use almost anything you find in your refrigerator…
- Drew Colbert
Click here to see the Chicken Fried Rice Recipe.
Credit: Jessica Chou Horchata Rice Pudding
OK, so horchata rice pudding is pretty much like ordinary rice pudding, but a touch more cinnamon-y and still delicious
- Jessica Chou
Click here to see the Horchata Rice Pudding Recipe.
- Will Budiaman, The Daily Meal
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