Yield: 4 cups cooked, or 4 - 6 servings
Rice is the basis for many a vegetarian meal. If you can cook a pot of rice, you'll never starve. Fortunately rice is one of the simplest, easiest things to cook.
Helpful Hints
We use long grain basmati rice, and these proportions work for that. Different types of rice will need more or less water. Shorter grains usually need a bit less, longer grains more.
For brown rice, soak it for 1 - 4 hours, discard the soaking water, and increase the cooking time to 45 minutes. You may need a little more water.
Short grain rice is sweeter and stickier. Use slightly less water. If your rice is too sticky and soft, use less water next time, or switch to a long grain variety
If your rice is undercooked, but all the water is gone, add a few tablespoons more water, cover, and simmer for 5 - 10 more minutes.
You'll need:
1 cup rice
1 3/4 cups water
2 c. water for brown rice
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon oil
1 sturdy 2 quart pot with a tight fitting lid, essential for even cooking
Directions:
If using brown rice, set aside to soak for 1 - 4 hours
Rinse the rice in a colander until the rinse water is clear
Drain completely and place in the pot with the water, salt and oil
Cover with tight fitting lid and bring to a boil
Turn burner to very low or simmer and cook for 1- 15 minutes
For brown rice: turn burner to very low or simmer and cook for 40 - 45 minutes
Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes with lid on
Fluff gently with a fork and serve
Things to eat with rice
Combine any of these suggestions as the spirit moves you
Cook with a few thinly sliced carrots, celery or green beans
Add frozen peas at the end.
Add some olive oil and herbs or spices
For lacto veggies, add some butter & parmesan cheese
Incorporate veg sausage pieces, fried tofu pieces, seitan or tempeh
Serve with soups or stews
Sprinkle with soy sauce or braggs
Add a few toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds
Make rice pudding with left over rice
Add some mashed tofu, herbs and spices, make into patties and fry
Fry with some oil and tomato sauce, wrap in a burrito with some refried beans, guacamole or salsa
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