Tomato Basmati Rice I Made It

Tomato Basmati Rice

pointsevenout 10 years ago

Recipe by Champagnetime: Tomato Basmati Rice
Very flavorful rice. A nice break from my cheesy rice.
Used chicken stock in place of water.
This recipe doesn't hold to the 1-2-3 rule for rice. Neither do I. I like it 1-3-3.
Didn't have to salt this dish at all.
No pic. The ravenous boy took over!
Didn't make the spinach casserole. Didn't make the naan bread.

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

1-2-3 rule?

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pointsevenout 10 years ago said:

1-part rice to 2-parts water yields 3-parts cooked rice. It's a standard rule and easy to remember.

But I find that 3-parts water will be adsorbed fully by the rice in an extra 10 minutes simmer time to give a texture more to my liking without being mushy. It's sort of like we like our pasta, a little past al-dente.

It's how we like our veggies too, still firm but without the crunch.

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

I saved this one...always needing new rice ideas besides served with Chinese/Asian type food....sounds delicious points!

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

That looks easy enough! Looks like you could use Italian tomatoes or some other variety for some different flavors.

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pointsevenout 10 years ago said:

Yes it would. Visit your farmers market for variety and a better tasting tomato than the cardboard at the store.

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lovebreezy 10 years ago said:

Funny Points, 'cause I do the 1-2-3 thing but it just didn't connect in my head. Just thought of the 3-2-1 cake recipe that's been going around. I just realized that actually, lately I have been doing it your way with the 1-3-3 as I've ended up adding extra water the last few times I've made rice. I'm new to using regular rice and don't quite have it down yet. So used to instant rice but want to get away from it except for quick camping meals.

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