Monday, February 23, 2009

What to make with Rice

When you are raising a family, you try to make food that will go far. Many mouths to feed mean using foods that will make a meal, like rice, beans, pasta, etc. I have a few ideas on what you can do with rice.

My mother raised us on Spanish rice and sweet rice. I have already given you the recipe for Spanish rice.

Here is a recipe for sweet rice. Sweet rice is so easy to make. You just steam your rice.

  • 2 Cups of rice to 4/12 C. water. Put the rice and water into a large pot. Bring it to a boil, as soon as it boils you turn the heat down to medium low and put a lid on it. Do not open the lid or check the rice for twenty minutes. It will be done then. When done add:
  • 1 quart of milk and
  • 1/2-1 C. sugar, or honey, or agave nectar
  • 1/2 C. raisins
  • sprinkle with cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

My kids also grew up on sweet rice. They loved it. I still make it for myself once in awhile. It is also great to make if you have rice for dinner and have left overs. You can just add all of the above ingredients to taste. Make it the way you want to. I like to add walnuts to mine.

Rice can make any dish go farther. Just make plain rice and put butter on top and serve with fish, chicken, beef, oriental dishes, etc.

Chicken Adobo is a favorite of mine. It is made with Chicken, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce, served with rice. Check back later for the recipe.

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