It is a great time saving idea to cook twice as much rice as you need for immediate consumption. It can be used for fried rice later in the week which is always best when made with day-old rice. Rice freezes well, and can be used in the following recipes when you are craving something delicious.
These dishes are all suitable for entertaining. SALMON SUSHI ROLLS You should be able to find all the ingredients for this dish in the grocery store. 2 cups sushi rice 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons powdered wasabi dissolved in 2 teaspoons water 6 ounces smoked salmon 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, cut into thin strips 3 scallions, sliced thinly on a sharp angle 1. Combine the rice and water; bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. 2. Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, mirin and 2 tablespoons of the honey. Stir into the cooked rice; cover the pot and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch jelly-roll pan lined with plastic wrap. Dampen your hands to spread and lightly press the rice evenly into the pan. Chill for 20 minutes. 3. Brush the rice with the wasabi mixture. Place the salmon in a single layer on the rice. Stir the remaining 1 teaspoon of honey with the soy sauce and brush the mixture over the salmon. 4. Using a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, gently cut the rice into rounds and transfer them to the serving platter. Top each round with a sliver of both the ginger and scallion. Makes about 35. Nutritional analysis per serving: 45 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 0 fat, 0 saturated fat, 3 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium JAMBALAYA You can use any combination of sausage, poultry, fish and shellfish in the traditional versions of this Creole dish. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) cayenne pepper 8 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups white rice 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can lower- sodium chicken broth 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme and cayenne; cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes, or until softened. Add the kielbasa and cook 3 minutes. 2. Add the rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until rice is cooked through. 3. Add the shrimp and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until the shrimp is opaque and the liquid has been absorbed. Makes 6 servings. Nutritional analysis per serving: 390 calories, 26 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 128 mg cholesterol, 817 mg sodium BLACK BEANS AND RICE Double or triple the recipe, and by all means make it a day or two ahead. 1 1/2 cups white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup water 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (preferably organic) 1 cup thawed frozen corn Accompaniments: Chopped avocado sprinkled with lime Sour cream Chopped tomato Cilantro, freshly chopped Shredded light Cheddar cheese 1. Cook rice according to package directions. 2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium high. Add the onion, green and red peppers and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until softened. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the water, black beans and corn and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. 3. Stir in the rice (or serve the rice as a bed for the beans). Makes 6 servings. Lr Smiles --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
