What do you add to rice?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
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).
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  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    A little butter (I use Earth Balance because of an allergy) and pepper.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    edited January 2015
    A slice of kraft cheese and some plain yogurt. Stir in to melt before serving, super easy sauce.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    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
    acmanna Posts: 200 Member
    Butter, soy sauce, garlic and onion, red pepper, lemon...sometimes I add milk and sugar. So many possibilities!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    You can also try cooking it in light coconut milk and adding a little curry.
  • Miggie29
    Miggie29 Posts: 1 Member
    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
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    sticky rice + butter + soya sauce = heaven
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I cook it in chicken broth and add some frozen green peas and parmesan cheese toward the end. Yum.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Butter.
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    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
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    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
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Add a stock cube to the water
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    To have with catfish and broccoli? How about salsa/canned tomatoes?
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    Sriracha, worcestire,sauteed veggies, salsa
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    Chicken broth, rosemary, and lemon juice. Very simple.
  • 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
    ChesireMoon Posts: 2 Member
    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
    mfi28 Posts: 6 Member
    Butter and rice vinegar
  • totalsweetness96
    totalsweetness96 Posts: 12 Member
    I take leftover rice and cook it with my eggs in the morning along with a little bit of parmesan cheese :smile: sometimes I add tomatoes and ground beef too
  • OrganicSFS
    OrganicSFS Posts: 14 Member
    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
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    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
    gettinfitaus Posts: 161 Member
    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
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
    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
    stephxo1 Posts: 191 Member
    Frozen veg, soya sauce and chilli flakes....simple and delicious!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    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
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    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
    lakhena Posts: 57 Member
    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
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
    I add soy sauce, stevia, garlic, and red pepper. Very "Asian"
  • Slacker16
    Slacker16 Posts: 1,184 Member
    edited January 2015
    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
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    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.
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