Everyone has a favorite rice recipe in their recipe files. Rice is a versatile food; it can be used in appetizers, side dishes, main dishes and even desserts. It can be used as a comfort food, filler, or a wonderful culinary centerpiece.
With all the rice recipes to be discovered there are also a great many types of rice. For each rice recipe in the cooking world today, there is a type of rice that fits the recipe best.
Rice may seem like a plain and simple dish to prepare, but with the many varieties of rice, there are almost endless ways to prepare rice recipes.
Coconut and Saffron Rice
· 1 cup long grain rice
· 1 cup water
· 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
· 5-6 saffron threads
· ¼ cup vegetable stock
· 1 dash of angostura bitters
Preparation
Combine water, coconut milk and vegetable stock in a saucepan with a snug fitting lid. Bring to a boil and add rice and saffron threads. Return to a boil then add bitters; reduce heat so the rice will simmer. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 25 minutes).
This dish can be garnished with toasted desiccated coconut.
Suggested servings 4
No comments:
Post a Comment