Flavored Rice

[omega lambda]

A couple of months ago I got one of these:



It isn't fancy and it has only 6 cups cooked volume, but it works for just the two of us.  I use it a lot!  I've been playing around with no-calorie flavorings for rice and have found some I really like.  I have added a bay leaf only, a bay leaf and whole allspice, and tonight I tried a bay leaf, whole allspice and cardamom pods.  The rice has a very light flavor and I'm tempted to call it scented rather than flavored.  I really like it.  I am planning on many more experiments, but was wondering if you have a favorite low- or no-cal way of adding flavor to your rice?

[BonitaApplebum]

I love my rice cooker!! I generally make plain rice, but sometimes I cook it in stock instead of water. How about lemon rice, with a bit of lemon zest? Fair warning: I just made that up.  But it sounds good?

[Ice Cream]

there are some nice rices out there, like weehani rice, etc.  I would suggest just looking for something else than the plain white or brown rice.  Trader Joe's also has some nice mixtures.  Or you can use broth instead of water.

[omega lambda]

Oh, lemon zest and chopped parsley would be awesome. I've made a version of Chipotle's lime cilantro rice and it's pretty good. I have used broth before, too. I haven't heard of weehani rice. I'll look for it, and other mixes the next time I go to Trader Joe's.

[BonitaApplebum]

Oh, lemon zest and chopped parsley would be awesome. I've made a version of Chipotle's lime cilantro rice and it's pretty good. I have used broth before, too. I haven't heard of weehani rice. I'll look for it, and other mixes the next time I go to Trader Joe's.

Oh, I should totally try making the lime cilantro rice, I love that.

[Ice Cream]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehani_rice

it's one of the best rices I have eaten.

[caribougrrl]

I love rice cooked with whole dried limes in it.

[omega lambda]

Wehani is somewhat local! It sounds Hawaiian. I can't believe I haven't seen or heard of it before. Also, I have never seen dried limes. Do you buy them or make them?

[caribougrrl]

Wehani is somewhat local! It sounds Hawaiian. I can't believe I haven't seen or heard of it before. Also, I have never seen dried limes. Do you buy them or make them?

I buy them at a middle-eastern grocery... very common in persian food...

[BonitaApplebum]

I buy them at a middle-eastern grocery... very common in persian food...

Do you grind them up?

[caribougrrl]

Do you grind them up?

I mostly use them whole in stews.  For rice, I pierce them but I don't crush or grind.

[BonitaApplebum]

Cool. I feel like I have some, I will have to dig around in the pantry. My SIL gave me a bunch of Persian cooking stuff that I haven't really used. I will report back!

[moroccangirl]

I always cook rice in chicken stock. Sometimes I add McCormick's chicken seasoning if i'm making plain rice.

[siamesedream]

I heart Rice Pilaf.

[witchypoo]

we often use adobo seasoning in our rice.  it's very salty, though, so adjust accordingly.

[triciaflower]

Speaking of Persian food, there's a rice dish that uses dill and Lima beans. A recipe is here..

http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/01/persian-dill-and-lima-bean-rice/

But really, all we do is take cooked rice, throw in lots of dill, a bag of frozen Lima beans, and some cooked chicken- and steam it until heated through.


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[BonitaApplebum]

Speaking of Persian food, there's a rice dish that uses dill and Lima beans. A recipe is here..

http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/01/persian-dill-and-lima-bean-rice/

But really, all we do is take cooked rice, throw in lots of dill, a bag of frozen Lima beans, and some cooked chicken- and steam it until heated through.


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No tahdig if you just steam it though. 

[Run Amok]

We liked this recipe. I served it with salty caramelized onions and black beans. 

[Ice Cream]

I just made some smoked basmati rice I found in a store yesterday.  It's delicious.