Creative Ways to Cook Rice

Rice is the staple food of most Asian countries but today, the popularity of rice has grown and enjoyed by many cultures across the globe. If you like the taste of rice and wish to find out creative ways to prepare them, here are three simple recipes you can use to turn the plain rice into a mouth watering dish.

The first step before you prepare the rice is to wash it clean. Place it in a bowl and fill it with water. Rub the rice grains with your hands. Then sift the rice and drain the water. Do this a few times until the water turns clear. Now you have clean rice to start exploring some wonderful recipes to prepare the dish.

The thing to remember is rice, like all grains will swell when it is boiled or steamed so make sure you pale just enough grains into the pot so it will not overflow when it is cooked.

Tomato rice
Soak a cup of rice grains in two quarts of water and add tomato puree, coriander, chopped potatoes, minced carrots and peas into the pot. Simmer it until it boils and the grains become tender and nice. This is a delicious dish that has plenty of vitamins and minerals too.

Lemongrass Rice
Add one cup of rice to one quart of water and add one quart of milk into it. Then add some freshly minced lemongrass and turmeric into the mixture. Add some slices of ginger and throw in some freshly diced potatoes and onions. Simmer the mixture on moderate heat until the grain is fully cooked an he water has dried up.

Orange rice
This is an absolutely delicious dish to prepare. Get one cup of rice grains and add it to two quarts of water. Then add a cup of orange juice and mix thoroughly. Add pistachio nuts, peas and raisins for a delicious final touch. This sumptuous dish can be prepared easily at home with a slow cooker or your microwave for that tasty, tantalizing dish the whole family can enjoy.

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