How to cook red rice?
Cook red rice the right way using a simple 2-step method!
Washing and soaking
Start by carefully washing 1 cup of red rice under running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove all impurities. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cooking
In a saucepan, add the soaked rice and 3 cups of water. Let the water boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the water is absorbed. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
5 simple recipes using red rice
1. Red Rice Pulao
Ingredients: Red rice, onions, tomatoes, green peas, carrots, beans, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds and spices (turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala).
Method:
• Start by browning the onions, then the ginger-garlic paste and the spices in a little oil.
• Add the chopped vegetables and fry until slightly soft.
• Stir in the soaked red rice, add water and cook until cooked.
2. Khichdi with red rice
Ingredients: Red rice, yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), turmeric, cumin seeds, asafoetida and ghee.
Method:
• In a pan, heat the ghee and temper it with the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
• Add the washed rice and dal mixture.
• Add water, turmeric and salt. Cook until soft and mushy.
3. Red rice salad
Ingredients: Cooked red rice, cucumber, carrot, tomato, lemon juice, fresh coriander, roasted peanuts, mustard seeds and olive oil.
Method:
• Mix the cooked red rice with the chopped vegetables. 4
• Season with salt and lemon juice. In a small skillet, soak the mustard seeds in the olive oil and pour over the salad.
• Garnish with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
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4. Red Rice Biryani
Ingredients: Red rice, mixed vegetables (potato, peas, carrot, cauliflower), onions, tomatoes, yogurt, biryani masala, ginger and garlic paste and fresh mint and coriander leaves.
Method:
• Prepare a masala base with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste and yogurt.
• Add the vegetables and partially cooked red rice.
• Layer with herbs and biryani masala. Cover and cook until cooked through.
5. Red rice poha (flattened rice)
Ingredients: Red rice flakes, onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric and peanuts.
Method:
• Rinse the red rice flakes with water and drain them.
• Heat the oil then add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions.
• Once the onions are translucent, add the peanuts, turmeric and soaked poha.
• Cook until heated through.
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