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martha919 · January 2014

Meal Planning thread made me think of this: DH likes to have rice as a side. Like, plain, boiled white rice. Alone. Sometimes with gravy. This is the absolute most boring thing in the world to me and despite my best efforts, I can't make it any better. What do you do to white rice to make it yummy as a side?

Lol, I sound so lame. FTR, rice is my guaranteed cooking failure. I can make most anything, but rice? Pfft. Nope. ;-)

82Sonia · January 2014

Make risotto instead?

ReeceFamily · January 2014

Switch it up with brown rice or quinoa?

Make a quick pilaf - just saute up some spices/herbs/garlic/nuts/whatever you have in the fridge, then throw in the dry rice and toast it a bit. Use low sodium chicken or veggie broth instead of water. Cook as usual.

Or throw in a bottle of mild salsa prior to cooking for "mexican rice."

DCKate · January 2014

I like the risotto idea. Try using stock in place of the water. And if it's not the easiest thing for you to make, spend $15 on Amazon and buy a rice cooker! Even better, most grocery stores, including Whole Foods and TJ's have frozen bags of rice you just pop in the microwave. Really easy!

martha919 · January 2014

Thanks, ladies!

Allycat11 · January 2014

I definitely recommend risotto. I make this for a quick simple side: https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-Microwave-Risotto/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=microwave%20risotto&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page Definitely not gourmet risotto but good for a side.

I like this recipe for Mexican rice https://allrecipes.com/recipe/mexican-rice-ii/detail.aspx.

I also can't cook rice to save my life so I have a rice cooker.

ConstanceGoodspeed · January 2014

My DH also likes plain, white rice. I make a pot and dish his out, then add mix-ins to jazz mine up. I use soy sauce, or marinades, or mushrooms, mixed stir fry veggies, ranch dip powder mix with a teaspoon of milk, yogurt and tahini, or curry or other spices. Sometimes I don't eat my portion and make rice pudding.

SWOG31 · January 2014

My DH also likes plain rice. Definitely try cooking it in chicken broth, or adding in cilantro and lime. You should also try yellow rice and see if he likes it.

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