 This food is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a very good source of Manganese. Fun Food Facts: Do you not know what to do with rice? Does the prospect of plain, boiled rice as the mainstay of your meal seem frightening? These tips add almost no time to your rice preparation, and are very delicious. They make a most satisfying main dish. Combined with the quick veggie recipe below, it is the basis for an outstanding meal. Simple from Scratch Wash the rice until the rinse water is clear. Simmer rice in a two to one ratio until all of the water is gone. Other Recipes 10 Minute Leftover Rice One-pot Meal: If you have plain leftover rice: Stir-fry in ghee or oil: turmeric, cumin, cayenne. Stir in rice and heat up. Pour in an equal amount of plain yogurt. Heat till hot but do not boil. If you throw some salad greens on top, steamed broccoli, etc. you have a complete meal! Basic Brown Rice (Unsoaked Rice) Serves 6-8 From Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon 2 cups long-grain brown rice 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cardamom pods 4 cups vegetable stock ½ teaspoon sea salt In a heavy flameproof casserole, melt butter and olive oil. Open cardamom pods and add seeds to the casserole. Sauté rice in butter and oil, stirring constantly, until rice begins to turn milky. Pour in liquid, add salt and bring to a rolling boil. Boil, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until water has reduced to the level of the rice. Reduce flame to lowest heat, cover tightly and cook for at least 1 ½ hours or as long as 3 hours. Do not remove lid during cooking. Brown rice, tofu and eggs (from THE PREGNANCY COOKBOOK) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed and sliced into thirds 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, white and green parts separated 2 tablespoons tamari 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups cooked brown rice 10 ounces tofu, roughly chopped 2 eggs, well beaten Pepper to taste 1. Heat the peanut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the gingerroot, and saute it, stirring it often, until it is fragrant. Add the red bell pepper and saute it, stirring it often, until it begins to soften. Add the snow peas and the white part of the scallions, and saute them until the snow peas turn bright green. Add the tamari, sesame oil and sugar. 2. Add the rice and stir the ingredients well. Add the tofu, and continue to stir the ingredients until they are mixed. 3. Add the eggs, and stir them until they have set. Stir in the green part of the scallions. Season the dish with the pepper. |
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