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Do you have a big bag of rice and want to make something more than just plain rice?
Look no further! I will show you how to make five, delicious, easy recipes to add variety to your rice game. All you need is simple pantry and freezer ingredients.
The best part of these recipes is that you make one big batch of your favorite rice and then add mix-in ingredients to create different flavors. Let’s get to it.
Step 1: Cook one big batch of rice
First step is to cook your rice of choice. I decided to go with Jasmin Long Grain rice, but you can choose any rice you want such as Basmati, brown, or short grain varieties.
Directions to cook rice will vary slightly depending on the type of rice, so it’s best to read the instructions on packaging.
For white, long-grain rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati, use 2:1 ratio of water to rice. First bring water to a boil, add rice, then add (optional) salt and oil of choice, cover and let steam for 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Persian Saffron Rice
Ingredients: 3-4 strands of saffron and 1 tbsp warm water for every cup of rice.
Instructions: Mix saffron strands with warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pour over rice and mix well.
Golden Rice
Ingredients: ¼ tsp turmeric powder and ¼ tsp cumin powder for every cup of rice.
Instructions: mix turmeric and cumin powder with warm rice.
Indian Spiced Rice
Ingredients: ¼ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, ¼ tsp ground cardamom for every cup of rice.
Instructions: Mix all spices with one cup of warm rice.
Rice with Green Peas
Ingredients: ¼ cup of frozen green peas for every cup of rice.
Instructions: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add green peas and cook 3-5 minutes until fully cooked. Mix with rice.
Edamame Rice
Ingredients: 1/3 cup of frozen edamame for every cup of rice.
Instructions: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add edamame and cook 3-5 minutes until fully cooked. Mix with rice.
My brand new cookbook is out on Amazon! It’s called “30-Minute Plant-Based Recipes” and it’s perfect for busy vegans. Grab it now!
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