1 cup Ruby Rice Pilaf (Bin 1169)
2 1/4 cups water
Bring water to a boil. Add mix, return to a boil. Stir only once. Reduce heat to simmer for 35-45 min, covered. Do not remove lid. Remove from heat and let steam for 10-15 min. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Yields 2 servings
2 cups water
1 cup rice blend
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice blend. Return to a boil, stir, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir, remove from heat, keep covered and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Makes about 4 servings (3/4 cup each).
For Stove Top Cooking
1 cup Farro
3 cups Water or Stock
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Farro
2 1/2 cups Water
1/2 tsp Salt
Direct Method: Rinse and drain farro. Place in a pot and add salt and enough water or stock to cover (about 3 cups). Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Drain off any excess water.
Quick-Cooking Method: Cover farro with water and soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain; place in a pot and add salt and water or stock to cover (about 3 cups) then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Drain off any excess water. Makes about 2-1/2 cups.
Select “Multigrain” Setting. Press “Pressure” until High Pressure is illuminated. Press “Adjust” until Normal is illuminated.
Using the “-“ and “+” keys, set cook time for 12 minutes. Once the cooking time has finished, leave steam release handle in place and allow the pressure to release naturally. Drain off excess water.
Parboil Rice Cooking Instructions
Combine in a 2 quart saucepan – 1 cup rice, 2 ¼ cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional).
Stir lightly, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
Microwave Cooking Instructions
Combine 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional) in a deep 2 quart covered microwave-safe dish.
Microwave at 100% (high) power for 5 minutes.
Reduce setting to 50% (medium) power and microwave for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove dish and allow to stand covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Microwave ovens vary; adjust times as needed.
Yields 2 servings
Combine 1 ½ cups of water, 1 cup rice and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
1-1/2 cups Couscous mix
2 cups water
Stove top: Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Add couscous mix, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let set for 8-10 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Microwave: In a large microwaveable bowl, bring water to a boil (2-3 minutes). Add couscous mix and cover, let stand for 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Serving suggestions: Any cooked diced meats or fish can be added, as well as raw or stir fried vegetables. A couscous salad can be made with the leftover cooked couscous, lemonjuice, olive oil and your favorite vegetables.
Yields 2 -3 servings