Best Far East Fruited Rice Recipes

JEWELED RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear. Drain in a large sieve.
• Bring water and salt to a boil in a 6-quart heavy pot, then add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes from time water returns to boil. Drain rice in sieve.
• Toss together dried fruit in a bowl. Melt 6 tablespoons butter with cardamom and pepper in cleaned and dried pot, stirring to combine, then alternately layer rice and dried fruit over it, beginning and ending with rice and mounding loosely. Make 5 or 6 holes in rice to bottom of pot with round handle of a wooden spoon, then cover pot with a kitchen towel and a heavy lid. Fold edges of towel up over lid (to keep towel from burning) and cook rice over moderately low heat, undisturbed, until tender and a crust forms on bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, at least 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over moderate heat and cook pistachios, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon loose rice onto a platter, then break crust into 1-inch pieces and scatter over rice. Sprinkle with pistachios.

SAVORY CURRIED RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. You can do this a day or two in advance to allow flavors to meld, but it's not necessary.
• Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Add 2 cups rice mix, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• NOTE: I make this a complete meal by adding cooked chicken thighs. You can store this rice mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

FRIED RICE FROM THE FAR EAST

Steps:

• Blend sugar and soy sauce. Set aside.
• Heat butter in small skillet, add egg and cook as for omelettes. Remove from heat. Cut in 1/2 inch strips. Set aside.
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet.
• Add garlic, onion and pepper. Stir-fry fro 1 minute longer.
• Add rice, chicken andshrimp. Stir-fry for 3-4 minute longer.
• Stir in soy sauce mixture andheat. Garnish with egg strips. Serve at once.

FAR EAST FRUITED RICE

Steps:

• Peel and segment 2 of the oranges; set aside. Zest the peel to get 2 Tbsp. In a large bowl, combine the rice,orange segments, dates,mint and nuts. Add remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to incorporate. Pour over rice mixture and toss well. Salt and pepper to taste if needed.

FRUITED RICE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine water, brown rice, wild rice, onion, parsley, butter, bouillon granules, sugar, thyme & both peppers.
• Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
• Cover & simmer 45-50 minutes, or until rice is ALMOST tender.
• Stir in orange juice, apricots, cranberries & raisins.
• Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender.