Fried Rice
4 T. oil
2 T. soy sauce
2 eggs, individually slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. sugar
Pinch MSG
3/4 c. fresh shrimp, chopped
1 c. cooked ham, chopped
4 c. cold cooked rice
1/2 c. scallions
1 c. fresh or frozen peas
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in skillet; scramble 1 egg, remove and reserve. Stir-fry shrimp 3 minutes over high flame. Add remaining oil, then rice. Mix and stir until thoroughly heated. Add seasonings, mix. stir in remaining uncooked egg and mix well. Add cooked ham and peas; mix, then cover and cook 3-5 minutes. Stir in scrambled egg and scallion. Mix until just heated. (Frozen peas may be added without defrosting. Fresh peas should be rinsed in boiling water).
Betsy's Savory Rice
1 c. uncooked rice, not Minute Rice
1 can onion soup
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom (stems and pieces) or equal amount of fresh mushrooms (sauteed in some of the butter)
1 can water
1/4 lb. margarine or butter, cut in pieces
Combine ingredients in a casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Stir when half done. Delicious with roast beef.
Pineapple Rice (My Mother's Recipe)
1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. brown sugar
1 med. size can crushed pineapple
1/2 stick butter
Cook rice; add butter, brown sugar and pineapple to hot rice. Mix well. Place in greased casserole. Bake in a slow oven for 2 hours. This is good served with ham or with a chicken dish that needs a sweet accompaniment.
Boiled Rice
2 c. long grain rice
2 1/2 to 3 c. cold water
Place rice in 2 quart saucepan, wash with cold water, drain, then add the 2 1/2 to 3 cups water. Place saucepan over highest flame and boil, uncovered, until water is nearly boiled off. steam holes will appear in rice. (The Chinese call these "fish eyes".) Cover, immediately, turn to lowest possible heat. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
Persian Rice
2 T. butter
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. rice
1/4 c. silvered almonds
1 c. orange Juice
1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. water
1 T. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. salt
Combine butter and rice in skillet. Cook until lightly toasted. Stir in orange juice, water, salt and raisins. Cover and simmer over low heat about 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. stir once or twice during cooking. Fluff and add almonds, orange peel and parsley.
Boiled Rice
2 c. long grain rice
2 1/2 to 3 c. cold water
1. Place rice in 2 quart saucepan, wash with cold water, drain, then add the 2 1/2 to 3 c. water.
2. Place saucepan over highest flame and boil, uncovered, until the water is nearly boiled off. Steam holes will appear in the rice. (The Chinese call these "fish eyes")
3. Cover, immediately, turn to lowest possible heat. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
Persian Rice
2 T. butter
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. rice
1/4 c. slivered almonds
1 c. orange juice
1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. water
1 T. parsley (chopped)
1 tsp. salt
Combine butter and rice in skillet. Cook till lightly toasted. Stir in orange juice, water, salt and raisins. Cover and simmer over low heat about 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Stir once or twice during cooking. Fluff and add almonds, orange peel and parsley.
Hominy Grit Souffle
1 c. grits
1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
4 c. water (grated)
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs (well beaten)
1 T. butter
1 small can condensed milk
Cook grits, water and salt in double boiler until tender. Add the rest of the ingredients. Pour into casserole and bake in 325 degree oven about 30 minutes or until slightly brown.
Betsy's Savory Rice
Delicious with roast beef.
1 c. uncooked rice (not Minute Rice)
1 (4oz.) can mushrooms (stems and pieces) or an equal amount of fresh mushrooms
1 can onion soup
1 can water (sauteed in some of the butter)
1/4 lb. margarine or butter (cut in pieces)
Combine ingredients in a casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Stir when half done.
Fried Rice
4 T. oil
2 T. soy sauce
2 eggs (individually slightly beaten)
1/2 tsp. sugar
Pinch MSG
3/4 c. fresh shrimp (chopped)
1 c. cooked ham (chopped)
1 c. fresh or frozen peas
4 c. cold cooked rice
1/2 c. scallions
1. Heat 1 T. of the oil in skillet; scramble 1 egg, remove and reserve.
2. Stir-fry shrimp 3 minutes over high flame. Add remaining oil, then rice. Mix and stir until thoroughly heated. Add seasonings, mix. Stir in remaining uncooked egg and mix well.
3. Add cooked ham and peas; mix, then cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Stir in scrambled egg and scallion. Mix until just heated. (Frozen peas may be added without defrosting. Fresh peas should be rinsed in boiling water.)