What do you add to rice?

Francl27

I kinda want to have rice with dinner tonight (we're having catfish and broccoli too), but plain rice is, well, boring. What do you typically add to it? I have both white and brown rice, both the çook in a bag' kind (because at least this way I can't burn it and it turns out perfect every time).

FatFreeFrolicking

A little butter (I use Earth Balance because of an allergy) and pepper.

Lourdesong

A slice of kraft cheese and some plain yogurt. Stir in to melt before serving, super easy sauce.

HeidiCooksSupper

Cooking rice in chicken broth adds a lot of flavor. A bouillon cube adds a lot of flavor (but also a lot of salt). Chopped herbs, fresh or dry, also adds a lot. Also, check out Alton Brown's oven rice instructions -- works like a charm -- fool proof.

acmanna

Butter, soy sauce, garlic and onion, red pepper, lemon...sometimes I add milk and sugar. So many possibilities!

Liftng4Lis

You can also try cooking it in light coconut milk and adding a little curry.

Miggie29

Herb ox has a sodium free chicken and beef broth. I add the beef one along with chopped broccoli or I do the chicjen broth and add chicken to it

Natihilator

sticky rice + butter + soya sauce = heaven

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I cook it in chicken broth and add some frozen green peas and parmesan cheese toward the end. Yum.

randomtai

Butter.

sheepotato

I often put plain steamed rice or quinoa at the bottom of a bowl and then put my steamed/sauteed vegetables and meat on top so the juices/seasonings/oils flow down and get absorbed into the rice. I like having some in the bottom of miso or thai coconut soups.

Sometimes I steam it using pot likker or chicken broth instead of water, or sprinkle some Furikake or Tamari on it.

My favorite way is to cook it in a pot for at least 2 hours (4 at a lower temperature is better) with onions, celery, chili beans, chicken, andouille sausage, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, chili powder and garlic.

or with chickpeas and curry powder and coconut milk

or I add rice wine vinegar when cooking it and make sushi out of it

If you have the counter space to spare, it's worth getting a rice cooker. Even with the cheaper ones it comes out perfect everytime.

Francl27

Yeah I've been thinking of getting a rice cooker but we don't eat rice that often, and counter/storage space is starting to be an issue with all the random gadgets I've been buying LOL.

TavistockToad

Add a stock cube to the water

obscuremusicreference

To have with catfish and broccoli? How about salsa/canned tomatoes?

nickatine

Sriracha, worcestire,sauteed veggies, salsa

Lasmartchika

Chicken broth, rosemary, and lemon juice. Very simple.

FrancesAnnLFM

brown white rice in skillet with pat of butter till it almost pops open add l pkg onion soup mix dry from box,add 2 c water add l small can sliced mushrooms, simmer low till fluffy about 45 min

ChesireMoon

I add about four or five saffron threads and a pinch of kosher salt to the water before I boil it. It's wonderful but I doubt it would work for boil in bag rice.

mfi28

Butter and rice vinegar

totalsweetness96

I take leftover rice and cook it with my eggs in the morning along with a little bit of parmesan cheese sometimes I add tomatoes and ground beef too

OrganicSFS

Ok, here’s a simple fried rice recipe which goes great with any fried dish… any culinary oil you have (I use refined coconut oil – very flavorful) + fresh minced garlic (I put a lot of this) fry until light brown in color + left over or cooked rice (white or brown) + pinch of salt and black pepper + finely chopped green onion (garnishing) and it’s done!
When I’m too lazy to mince, I also use bottled organic garlic granules… just as good. My favorite brand is eSutras Organics. You may visit this site to find out more about them > http://organicsfs.com/brand/organic-superfoods-store/

Laurend224

I saute onions and mushrooms in the pot before I add the rice and water. Then when the rice is done I add frozen peas.

gettinfitaus

foolproof way to cook rice every time.

1. measure rice into the pot dry
2. wash rice in lukewarm water by pouring water into pot and swishing rice around until water is cloudy then pouring out the water gently (rice will sink to the bottom, don't pour that out it doesn't need to be completely dry). Repeat twice more, by this stage the water should be allot less cloudy.
3. pour water into the pot slowly and smooth rice over the bottom of the pot place your hand flat palm down over the top of the rice and fill until the water covers your first finger joint (the thickest part of your finger)
4. pop onto the stove on a medium to high heat and cook covered until boiling, if using an electric stove turn off now and DO NOT lift the lid! If using a gas stove boil for 5 minutes - no longer and turn off the heat, again do not lift the lid!
5. Leave to sit covered for 20 -30 minutes if you have done it correctly when you do lift the lid the rice should be dry, cooked perfectly and not too sticky.

I add chicken stock to mine allot, or herbs depending on what I am serving it with although as someone mentioned above I usually serve it as a bed for whatever else we are eating and allow the juices from that to seep down and flavour the rice.

Lourdesong

I follow the stovetop directions that's printed on my bag of rice. Sometimes replacing the water with broth, but otherwise... following the directions works out well.

stephxo1

Frozen veg, soya sauce and chilli flakes....simple and delicious!

Kalikel

Veggies, salsa, tomato sauce or various spices.

I often toss the veggies and chicken in with the rice and just have it as one thing.

FitPhillygirl

The only thing I mix with my rice is beans once or twice a week when I have it. Otherwise I don't add anything to my rice but a little lite salt.

lakhena

Not all rice are born equal. If you buy jasmine rice, you won't need to add anything to it to make it taste good. It has a pleasant aroma and slightly sweet taste. Same goes for sticky rice (but that is harder to prep). I stay away from prepackaged rice in boxes, small bags, etc., since it just doesn't tast right to me, but I'm a snob about my rice like that

A $20 mini rice cooker is pretty small and you can make soup, etc. in it. I used one in college and it was invaluable.

rbfdac

I add soy sauce, stevia, garlic, and red pepper. Very "Asian"

Slacker16

Late to the party, but:
bagged (white or brown) rice + oil + soup cube (various types) + frozen veg (optional)

Boil it all together, let it sit once most of the water is gone (or use a rice cooker). Works errytime.

avskk

I add just a few drops of sesame oil and a sprinkle of powdered ginger to the cooking water, then pour on some garlicy hot sauce when I serve it up. My son likes his cooked with Old Bay and a little butter, though.