Following our family tradition, the extended family celebrated Christmas at our house. I had to work on the morning of Christmas Eve, so I planned an easy dinner. The main dish was a spiral-cut ham. I asked Hubby Tony and each of the kids to be in charge of a dish--cole slaw, a veggie tray with two types of dips, a bread tray, and desserts. I made pans of macaroni and cheese and Baked Brown Rice. It was easy to put the pans in the oven; all I had to do is remember to take them out at the right time!
BAKED BROWN RICE (Alton Brown)
1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
Bring the water, butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.
many hands make light work, that is for sure!
ReplyDeleteNow that everyone's grown up, I figure if they can eat it, they can help make it :-)
DeleteThat sounds like such a great way to fix rice. No need to watch a pot and worry about it boiling over or overcooking.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is (for all the reasons you mentioned). It also turns out fluffier.
DeleteI just made this today, using vegetable broth, and it is so good, and easy. Thanks for sharing the tip.
DeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteAlso, wanted to come by and say THANK YOU for being one of my top commenters during 2012. I appreciate hearing from you as well as reading your posts. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. Happy New Year to you, too.
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