Decorate a Rice Bed
Before you spice up a rice bed, you have to decide what type of rice to use. If you are not planning to use instant rice, you may opt for long-grain, medium-grain or short-grain white rice. Jasmine rice, basmati rice and wild rice add additional flavor. When preparing long-cooking rice, remember this ratio: twice as much water as rice. If you prepare a cup of rice (about 2 ½ servings), you'll need 2 cups of water.
Instructions
1. Autumn Rice: After rice is cooked and fluffy, add ¼ cup of unsalted sunflower seeds, ¼ cup of raisins and ¼ cup of diced apples.
2. Basic Rice Pilaf: Add ¼ cup of chopped parsley, and for additional flavor, substitute chicken broth for water in the basic rice recipe.
3. Sweet Rice: Add ½ cup of shredded, unsweetened coconut to your rice. This complements Indian, Thai and Caribbean entrees.
4. For something more exotic, add one of the following: ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as purple sage, thyme, basil or dill weed.
5. Southwestern Rice: Add ¼ cup chopped red and green peppers and ½ cup cooked corn.
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