Rice & Grains
2019 recipes found
Kichri With Massour Dal
Kichri, a traditional Indian dish, is a delightful savory combination of dal and basmati rice cooked together. Lots of other cultures serve something similar: rice and pigeon peas throughout the Caribbean, or rice and brown lentils in many Middle Eastern countries. It can be served alone, with a dollop of yogurt, for breakfast or lunch, or as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats. Some cooks add more liquid for a kichri that is more on the soupy side. Sizzling the spices in ghee makes the kichri quite aromatic.
Pain au Levain
Coconut Rice With Pigeon Peas
In 2002, Florence Fabricant spoke with Mark Militello, the chef and owner of the now-closed Mark’s Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who brought this recipe to The Times. The chef uses Uncle Ben’s converted rice here on the advice of his cooks Pascal Dieumeme and Orenus Olean. It’s parboiled, and less sticky, to yield firm, separate grains, a nice counter to the earthy pigeon peas. You can start the peas from from scratch, but it’s also fine to use canned or frozen. The whole dish is finished with scallions, bell pepper, thyme and more coconut milk. As tempting as it may be, don’t rush the rice to the table: Let it rest off the heat. It’ll help its texture and flavor.
English-Style Breaded Flounder Fillets
Haddock on Polenta With Tarragon Sauce
Codfish Cakes
Butternut-Squash Gratin With Black Walnut Crisp
Thai Crab Cakes
Stilton-Rice Balls
Mushroom Risotto
Baked Polenta With Wild Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
All-American Paella
Risotto With Morels
Risotto With Asparagus And Morels
Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
Cornmeal Matafan Stuffed With Shredded Duck
Sweet Corn And Rice Pudding
Broiled Tuna Couscous Salad
Grilled Polenta
Grilled polenta makes a great side dish if you’re grilling meat or fish; it’s also a perfect solution for vegetarians at your barbecue. Squares of polenta are best if they’re thick, so the basic polenta recipe is increased by half and the polenta is cooked for a longer time.
Basic Steamed Long-Grain Rice
Rice can be cooked many ways, but here’s the technique that I find to be most reliable. Combine the rice with water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover tightly and simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes. Once the water has evaporated from the pot, place a towel between the lid of the pot and the rice, and let it sit for ten minutes to absorb more moisture and steam. The amount of liquid you choose to use will affect the texture of your rice. A 2-to-1 ratio, liquid to rice, produces soft, tender rice. Chewier rice will result from using a 1-to-1 ratio, or from adding a bit more water. I usually go with a 2-to-1 ratio for cooking a long-grain rice like basmati. Traditionally, basmati rice first is soaked for 30 minutes to as long as two hours. The grains are brittle, but if they absorb a little water they are less likely to break while cooking. Still, I have to admit that there are many times that I don’t soak my basmati rice — and I can’t really tell the difference.
Quinoa and Squash Gratin
I’m drawing in this recipe on the Provençal tradition of combining rice with vegetables in a savory gratin, but I’m substituting quinoa for the rice. You can serve this comforting gratin as a main dish or a side.
Brown Butter Cornbread With Farmer Cheese and Thyme
This skillet cornbread is one of the richest-tasting breads you’ll encounter, thanks to the addition of fragrant brown butter and farmer cheese.
Cornbread Cake
Quinoa and Wild Rice Salad With Ginger Sesame Dressing
I like to use a mixture of grains in salads and pilafs. The fluffy, pale quinoa in this gingery salad contrasts nicely with the dark, chewy wild rice. You can serve this as a one-dish meal, a starter or a side dish.