SAN FRANCISCO RICE

San Francisco Rice image

Provided by Lynn B

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup uncooked spaghetti, in 2 inch pieces
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup water

Steps:

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients throughly in a small bowl.
Makes 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon.
Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over high heat until very hot, about 4 minutes.
Add the rice, spaghetti,onion,celery,butter,and, 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
Stir well and cook, shaking the pan and stirring occasionally, until the rice and spaghetti are golden brown, about 6 minutes.
Add the sesame seeds and the remaining seasoning mix.
Stir well and cook 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice and spaghetti are brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the parsley and chicken broth and water, cover the skillet, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the skillet sit, covered for 8 minutes.
This is a great side dish to accompany almost any kind of meat, poultry or fish.