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Rice on the Side
Follow package cooking directions for proportions. Typically white basmati
rice requires 1 1/2 cups liquid to 1 cup rice, while brown basmati
requires 2 cups liquid to 1 cup rice.
What you need
- White or Brown Basmati Rice
- Vegetable broth (for non-vegetarian use chicken broth for chicken, fish or pork dishes; beef broth for beef, lamb or game dishes)
- 1 pinch Spanish Saffron threads
- 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 1/2 tsp each garlic and onion powder or granules
- Salt & Fresh black pepper to taste
How to make it
- Combine broth, saffron, paprika, garlic and onion powder in a saucepan
and bring to a boil over med-high heat.
- Stir and add rice. Return to the boil, reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook according to package directions, turning off heat about 5-10
minutes before end of cooking period. Leave pan on burner and allow to
'rest' and continue to absorb the liquid slowly.
This is sooo much better than plain rice!
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