Tag: rice

SHRIMP and PORK FRIED RICE

SHRIMP and PORK FRIED RICE

Quite a few years ago I did some cooking classes. I found it very nerve racking standing in front of 16 women explaining food. I had them work in pairs so we needed 8 tasks for each class. I set the evening menus to include 

Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Risotto is very versatile, you can use almost anything in it,(within reason). This one has shrimp and asparagus, when using shrimp in a dish like this, I like to split the shrimp down the center, when cooked the shrimp will firm into a spiral shape 

LEMON RICE PILAF

LEMON RICE PILAF

This is an easy way of doing rice so you don’t have to worry about it.

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cup long-grain rice

1/2 cup finely diced carrot

1/4 cup finely diced celery

4 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest, grated

Directions

  1. In a baking dish, sauté onion in butter until soft.
  2. Stir in rice and cook for two minutes, stirring to coat rice with butter.
  3. Add chicken stock and lemon juice.
  4. Bring to a boil, place in the oven at 375. for 30 minutes
  5. Fluff up rice with a fork, turn into a heated serving bowl, and garnish with grated lemon zest.

Risotto

Risotto

Risotto is a creamy satisfying dish. It is Italian in origin and can be as simple or complex as you want to make it. This is another on of my favorites. It can be eaten as an appetizer or a main course depending on portion