German Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh bratwurst links, casings removed
• 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced into half rings
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
• 3 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base (paste)
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil, and cook the skinned bratwurst until browned, breaking the sausage up into chunks as it cooks, about 10 minutes. stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes. mix in fennel seed and sauerkraut with juice, and allow the mixture to pan-fry for 2 minutes without stirring.
• mix in the rice and soup base, and stir until the rice is colored and the soup base is incorporated, about 2 more minutes. stir in water, black pepper, and raisins, and bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender and almost all the water has absorbed, about 30 minutes.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

Vietnamese Table Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup thai fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 bird's eye chile, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, bird's eye chile, and garlic together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. serve sauce in a small bowl.

Geeta Auntie's Potato (and Vegetable) Bhaji

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red onion, minced
• 1 large tomato, diced small
• 1 teaspoon garam masala, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• heat vegetable oil over medium heat; saute onion, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. add tomato and cook until onion is softened and tomato is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir potatoes, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, and sugar into onion-tomato mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. stir cilantro into potato mixture and cook for 1 minute.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

arroz con pollo (chicken and rice)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• goya adobo with pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons goya extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons goya minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups canilla extra long grain rice
• 1 packet goya powdered chicken bouillon
• 1 packet sazon goya with azafran
• 1/4 cup goya pitted alcaparrado, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar goya fancy sliced pimientos
• 1/2 cup goya frozen peas, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• using paper towels, pat chicken dry. season chicken with adobo. heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
• stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. add rice, bouillon and sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
• stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• to serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

broccoli casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups instant rice
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (16 ounce) jar process cheese sauce
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

• cook rice as directed on box.
• saute onions in margarine until done.
• cook broccoli as directed on package and drain.
• mix together broccoli, soup, rice, onion, butter or margarine, and cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste. place in a 9 by 13 inch oven proof dish.
• bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

easy mushroom rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine rice, onion soup, beef broth, mushrooms and butter in an 8x8 inch casserole dish.
• cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Letcho

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 green or red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons mild paprika, or to taste
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 9 ounces hot pepperoni sticks or summer sausage, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onions and green peppers; cook and stir until soft. season with salt, pepper and paprika. put in tomatoes, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• in a separate skillet, fry the pepperoni or sausage until browned. mix into the pan with the tomatoes. cover and simmer for 5 more minutes. serve over hot cooked rice.

easy mushroom rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine rice, onion soup, beef broth, mushrooms and butter in an 8x8 inch casserole dish.
• cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

Letcho

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 green or red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons mild paprika, or to taste
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 9 ounces hot pepperoni sticks or summer sausage, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onions and green peppers; cook and stir until soft. season with salt, pepper and paprika. put in tomatoes, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• in a separate skillet, fry the pepperoni or sausage until browned. mix into the pan with the tomatoes. cover and simmer for 5 more minutes. serve over hot cooked rice.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

thai barbeque marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• whisk together the fish sauce, rice , sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and honey in a small bowl. marinate meat at least 6 hours or over night before cooking.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

brazilian white rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups hot water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
• heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. cook the onion in the oil for one minute. stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

vegetarian nori rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 sheets nori seaweed sheets
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 avocado, julienned
• 1 small carrot, julienned

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a large saucepan cover rice with water and let stand for 30 minutes.
• in a shallow dish combine soy sauce, honey and garlic. in this mixture marinate tofu for at least 30 minutes.
• bring water and rice to a boil and then reduce heat; simmer for about 20 minutes, or until thick and sticky. in a large glass bowl combine cooked rice with rice vinegar.
• place a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat. working with wet hands, spread 1/4 of the rice evenly over the nori; leave about 1/2 inch on the top edge of the nori. place 2 strips of marinated tofu end to end about 1 inch from the bottom. place 2 strips of cucumber next to the tofu, then avocado and carrot.
• roll nori tightly from the bottom, using the mat to help make a tight roll. seal by moistening with water the 1/2 inch at the top. repeat with remaining ingredients. slice with a serrated knife into 1 inch thick slices.

lee's incredible momos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 ounces spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• salt to taste
• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, grated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• bring 3 inches of water in a large pot of water to a boil. you may also do this with a wok and steamer baskets.
• in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, spinach, garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, green onion, cilantro and salt. place a spoonful of the filling a wonton wrapper; fold and crimp to seal. if necessary, wet the edges with water. repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
• set a steamer tray in the pot, and place the momos on the steamer. steam over rapidly boiling water for 30 minutes. serve with the dipping sauce.
• to make the dipping sauce, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil and grated ginger in a small bowl.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

Oven Brown Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a 2 quart casserole dish, mix together rice, beef broth, chicken broth, butter, garlic salt, and seasoned salt. bake uncovered in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

spicy chicken noodle soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried thin rice noodles
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• cook and stir chicken in a large pot over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• stir vegetable broth, carrots, and corn into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. stir rice noodles, red pepper, basil, and chili flakes into chicken mixture; reduce heat and simmer until noodles are tender, about 5 minutes.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

Belizean Rice And Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• stew beans:
• 1 pound dry kidney beans
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• rice:
• 1 cup white rice
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 3/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ready Time: 9 hrs 50 mins


• place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. drain.
• transfer beans to a stockpot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. add garlic to beans, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. mix onion, red bell pepper, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper into beans.
• cook and stir rice in a saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. add coconut milk, water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

easy and spicy thai basil chicken with egg

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• cooking spray
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 thai chile peppers, or more to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
• 1 chicken breast half, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 14 leaves thai basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• coat a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook and stir eggs until scrambled and set, about 5 minutes. divide rice between 2 bowls and add eggs to rice.
• grind thai chile peppers and garlic together with a mortar and pestle or in a food processor.
• coat skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat; cook and stir pepper-garlic mixture until fragrant and garlic is golden brown, about 1 minute. add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is about halfway-cooked, about 3 minutes.
• mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar into chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes more. add basil and stir for 10 seconds. remove skillet from heat and continue stirring mixture until basil is wilted; spoon over rice and egg.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

homemade pickled ginger (gari)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 ounces fresh young ginger root, peeled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• cut the ginger into chunks and place them into a bowl. sprinkle with sea salt, stir to coat and let stand for about 30 minutes. transfer the ginger to a clean jar.
• in a saucepan, stir together the rice vinegar and sugar until sugar has dissolved. bring to a boil, then pour the boiling liquid over the ginger root pieces in the jar.
• allow the mixture to cool, then put the lid on the jar and store in the refrigerator for at least one week. you will see that the liquid will change to slightly pinkish in few minutes. don't be alarmed because it's the reaction of rice vinegar that causes the change. only quality rice vinegar can do that! some commercial pickled ginger has red coloring added. cut pieces of ginger into paper thin slices for serving.

Baked Rice Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 39
• 1 (16 ounce) package glutinous sweet rice flour
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup oil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) can sweetened red bean paste
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix rice flour, 1 cup coconut, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl. whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until well mixed. fold red bean paste into rice mixture and pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. garnish with about 1 tablespoon coconut.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

korean bbq-inspired short ribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 pinch chinese five-spice powder
• 2 pounds beef short ribs, cut 1/3-inch-thick across the bones

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha hot sauce, and olive oil together in a large bowl; add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. mix green onions, garlic, black pepper, sesame seeds, ginger, and five-spice powder into vinegar mixture until marinade is evenly combined.
• place short ribs in a large reseable bag and pour marinade over ribs; coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• remove ribs from marinade and place on the grill; cook for 6 to 7 minutes. flip ribs and spoon marinade over second side; cook until meat is no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes more. turn grill heat to high and cook ribs for 1 minute more per side. remove ribs from heat and place on a plate; let rest for 5 minutes.