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Addictive Rice

May 29, 2013 by Laura 8 Comments

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When I am in the mood for a side dish that seems like much more, this rice is frequently the answer. Although I’ve written it as a recipe, the truth is that I never measure the ingredients. And the ingredients are rarely the same twice because I use whatever vegetables I have around. The real secret is in the method of preparation.

Although I used to make rice without washing it beforehand and I always covered it during cooking, ever since I joined Wok Wednesdays, I have changed my ways. Now I follow Grace Young‘s method; she recommends washing it several times, until the water runs clear, then adding liquid to about an inch above the rice and boiling it uncovered until the water is almost gone, then lowering the light and covering it for few minutes, finally letting it rest, covered for another few minutes. Dubious at first, I’m now a convert. I’ve been using this method exclusively for almost a year and haven’t had a bad batch of rice yet.

rice with vegetables

Easy and Addictive Rice with Vegetables

Servings – 3-4 (about 3 cups cooked rice) Cost – $2

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup long grain rice
  • Approximately ¾ cup diced “hard” fresh vegetables (e.g. onion, pepper, celery)
  • 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Approximately 1½ cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • Optional (not pictured) – parsley, chives, and or other herbs

Equipment

equipment for making rice with vegetables
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pot with cover
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl (for washing rice)

Preparation

rice before washing washing rice
  • Rinse the rice several times in water, swooshing and draining each time until the water runs just about clear. Set aside.
chopped vegetables dicing vegetables
  • Dice the vegetables into small pieces, preferably not too much bigger than fully cooked grains of rice.
oil in pot
  • Heat the olive oil in the pan under a medium high heat.
  • Add the diced vegetables to the pot and sauté them approximately 5-8 minutes until softened, stirring reasonably frequently so that they do not burn. (You may need to lower the heat.) Add salt and pepper if your broth is not well seasoned.
saute vegetables

  • Once the vegetables are soft, add the rice and mix them until well blended.
adding stock to uncooked rice
  • Add enough room temperature broth so that the broth is about 1” over the rice. This is about 1½ cups, but there is no need to be persnickety about the precise amount of liquid. Bring the broth/rice/vegetable mixture to a rolling boil.
  • Turn down the heat if necessary and continue boiling until the broth is no longer visible above the rice, about 15-20 minutes.
rice with sauteed vegetables done in pot
  • Cover the pot, lower the heat, and cook for 5 minutes longer. After that period, turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered for 5-10 additional minutes.

Serve with baked chicken, ratatouille, or just about any other main dish.

Filed Under: Archives, Grains, Recipes, Vegetables Tagged With: broth, dinner, rice, side dish, vegetable, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Crystal says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    This is close to how I make rice. Using chicken broth adds so much flavor. I usually don’t add veggies, but what a great idea. I’ll be trying this soon!

    Reply
    • motherwouldknow says

      January 22, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      Crystal – Hope you enjoy adding the cup up veggies.

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:38 am

    I love adding broth to rice. Such a great tip!

    Reply
    • motherwouldknow says

      January 22, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Lisa. I always use broth now to cook rice and other grains too.

      Reply
  3. Rae B says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    I learned a similar method from a latin cuisine chef; told me to saute the rice in a bit of oil until it is just translucent. It helps keep the grains separated and firm, then the same instructions about the level of liquid and cooking method. Makes all the difference!

    The veggies are a nice addition — almost a meal in itself!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 16, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Rae, Nice to know it’s a technique that others find useful too. I make rice this way often.

      Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    January 28, 2023 at 5:57 pm

    How would this be done with brown rice?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 9, 2023 at 5:19 pm

      Suzanne, I would do it the same way, but cook the brown rice for longer and depending on how you are cooking it, prob ably with more water.

      Reply

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