easy rice

Chicken egg-fried rice is a quick, easy and cheap way to use up leftovers. Perfect for late-night meals or dinner in a hurry.

Each serving provides 702 kcal, 4g protein, 79g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 24g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 3.5g salt.

Chicken egg-fried rice

vegetable oil

egg,

spring onions, sliced

grams/1¾oz frozen peas

pouch microwavable rice

chicken

sesame oil

tbsp dark soy sauce

This fool-proof, set it and forget it recipe will help you enjoy perfectly cooked white jasmine rice and vegetables with the tap of an Instant Pot button.

Instant Pot White Jasmine Rice and Vegetables

Onion, diced ((about 1 small onion))

1.5 tbsp Garlic, minced ((about 3 heads))

tbsp Olive Oil

rice

Small, Frozen Vegetables ((I used peas and corn))

Water

Put your rice in a mesh strainer and rinse under water for about 30 seconds, gently shaking and tossing to make sure all the rice has been rinsed.

Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Add the olive oil, diced onion and minced garlic to your Instant Pot and hit the &quot;Sauté&quot; button.

Sauté for about 4 minutes, moving the ingredients around frequently so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.

Turn off the &quot;sauté&quot; function and add the rice, vegetables, and water or broth to the pot.

Put the lid on the pot and make sure the dial on the lid is turned to &quot;sealing&quot;.

Using the manual pressure button, set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes. It will take your machine about 8 minutes to heat up after which you will see the 4 minutes of pressure cooking begin.

After the 4 minutes of pressure cooking is complete, allow your pot to naturally release steam (in other words, just let it sit- you don&#039;t need to do anything) for 10 minutes before you turn the dial to &quot;venting&quot; and release any remaining steam.

Keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Perfectly fluffy white rice is a staple side dish for many Asian meals - here's how to get it right every time

Steamed white rice

short or medium grain rice

In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, cover the rice with cold tap water. Swish the rice around until the water becomes cloudy, then slowly pour it out, using your hand to keep the rice from falling out of the pan. Repeat 2 or 3 more times until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.

Add 175ml water and bring to the boil over a high heat. Once boiling, lower to a simmer and cover for 15-20 mins until the water is absorbed and the rice is soft. Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered and undisturbed, for 10 mins. Uncover the pan and gently fold the rice over itself to fluff it up a few times before serving.

A family favourite, this easy chicken biryani is not too spicy and easy to make for a comforting weeknight supper.

Quick chicken biryani

200 grams/7¼oz basmati rice

salt

shallots, chopped

onions,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tsp fresh root ginger,

chicken breasts,

tsp chilli powder

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

cinnamon

½ tsp ground turmeric

nutmeg

plain yoghurt

tsp caster sugar

raisins

This recipe uses the most popular beans in a Caribbean kitchen (black beans and kidney beans), all cooked up in a turmeric paste which adds extra flavour to the soft fluffy rice.

Each serving provides 533 kcal, 15g protein, 84g carbohydrates (of which 7g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 7g saturates), 11g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Caribbean rice and beans

brown onion, chopped

spring onions, finely chopped

root

Scotch bonnet chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tbsp turmeric

carrot, finely chopped

tin chopped tomatoes

tin coconut milk

tin black beans, drained and rinsed

tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed

sea salt flakes

tsp black pepper

thyme

butter

parsley,

lemon

This version of jollof rice adds chicken for a filling dinner that cooks all in one pan. Perfect for the family.

Each serving provides 549 kcal, 44g protein, 74.5g carbohydrates (of which 14g sugars), 7.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.2g salt.

Jollof rice with chicken 

300 grams/10½oz basmati rice

boneless, skinless chicken thighs,

onion, roughly chopped

garlic cloves, grated

5cm/2 in piece fresh root ginger,

red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

tsp smoked paprika

tomato purèe

700 milliliters/1¼ pint tomato passata

300 milliliters/10fl oz chicken stock,

red peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped

coriander

black pepper

A delicious jumble of smoky sausage, chicken, tomato and rice. This chicken jambalaya also makes a great lunch the next day. 

Chicken and chorizo jambalaya

olive oil

chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into 2½cm/1in pieces

chorizo sausage

onion,

celery stick, finely chopped

garlic clove, finely chopped

red pepper, thinly sliced

½ tsp cayenne pepper,

150 grams/5½oz basmati rice

200 milliliters/7fl oz chicken stock

salt and black pepper

Nadiya's easy chicken and rice recipe lets the oven do all the work. Because the rice is cooked in the tray, you end up with lovely toasted bits as well as fluffy grains, while the chicken, rubbed with spices, is cooked right on top. 


Chicken and rice traybake 

oil,

grams/1¾oz ghee, melted (or butter)

270 grams/9¾oz basmati rice

cardamom pods, seeds only

650 milliliters/21fl oz hot chicken stock (or boiling water)

peas

coriander,

chicken legs, skin on

garlic powder

onion powder

cayenne pepper

tbsp oil

Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it's well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple.

Each serving provides 351 kcal, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.7g salt. 

Smoky vegetable jambalaya

120 grams/4½oz dried kidney beans,

olive oil,

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

oregano

fennel seeds

grams/5½oz brown basmati rice

bay leaf

vegetable stock cubes,

milliliters/26fl water

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces mixed frozen vegetables

Dr Rupy shows you how to turn a few vegetables, spices and rice into a delicious meal.

Dr Rupy's smoky vegetable jambalaya

I often get asked to list my top tips for stir-frying. Really, it’s about understanding heat or what we Cantonese like to call “wok hei” (woks’ air), and how to manoeuvre the heat around the wok in a certain way and at the right time. If you can control your heat through flicking and tossing your wok or folding and turning your ingredients at the best time, you will soon be able to sear the outer edges of your food on an incredibly high heat, without burning it, and impart a slight smokiness into your stir-fries. Making a fried rice is the perfect example for this and I liken it to learning how to make an omelette as the first task you should learn in a classic French kitchen.

Easy egg-fried rice

eggs,

lettuce

carrot,

green beans, sugar-snap peas

grams/1¾oz frozen petit pois, thawed

150 grams/5½oz cooked jasmine rice, cooled

spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve

1–2 tsp Chiu Chow chilli oil

1–2 tbsp light soy sauce

tsp sesame oil

Strips of chicken breast are tossed with spiced rice, flaked almonds, sliced apple, cherry tomatoes and long stem broccoli to make a colourful, filling and portable lunch. Simply pack into a plastic container, pop into a cool bag with a couple of ice blocks and keep well chilled.

With a GI of 51, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Curried chicken and rice salad 

75 grams/2½oz wholegrain long-grain rice

tsp medium curry powder

grams/3½oz long-stem broccoli, trimmed and cut into short lengths

chicken stock cube

chicken breast, boned and skinned

small onion, half thinly sliced, half finely chopped

low-calorie cooking spray

grams/½oz flaked almonds, toasted

eating apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced

grams/3½oz cherry tomatoes, halved

½ lemon, juice only

This easy version of the Louisiana classic still uses the ‘holy trinity’ of celery, pepper and onions to form the base of the dish. It’s all cooked in less than half an hour in only one pan, saving you time on the cooking as well as the washing up!

Each serving provides 392 kcal, 28g protein, 59g carbohydrate (of which 8g sugars), 4g fat (of which 1g saturates), 4g fibre and 1g salt.


Prawn jambalaya

celery sticks, finely chopped

tsp sweet smoked paprika

½ tsp ground cumin

basmati rice

500 milliliters/18fl oz chicken stock

vine tomatoes, finely chopped

prawns

lemon,

Simple Steamed Rice is a super cheap and filling addition to any meal -- I especially love pairing this with my Easy Chicken Veggie Stir Fry, but you could easily use it as the foundation to a variety of dishes! Hands down the tastiest rice recipe you'll ever try.

Simple Steamed Rice

chicken broth (or water)

tsp salt

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add rice and sauté, stirring frequently until rice is fragrant and the grains have turned from slightly translucent to solid, creamy white {about 3 minutes}.

Add chicken broth {or water} and salt. Cover and set to medium low to bring to a simmer. If rice starts to boil, lower the temperature even more.

Cook for 15-25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is soft and fluffy.

Kimchi Fried Rice is one of the first Korean dish I learned to make for myself as a college student. It is a very satisfying dish and yet it’s really easy to make. 

KIMCHI FRIED RICE

rice ((leftover cold rice is best))

old kimchi ((신김치 shin kimchi))

Tbsp canola or vegetable oil

tsp sugar

sesame seeds ((볶은깨 Bokeun Kkae))

seaweed

egg ((optional))

Cut up kimchi into bite size strips.

Measure about 1 1/2 C of cut kimchi (more or less to taste) and 2 C of leftover rice.

If you want to add eggs to your fried rice, cook them first.  Just add little oil (1 tsp) and an egg to pan, break it up and cook until they are done. Set aside.

Heat 2 T of oil in frying pan over medium high heat. Add kimchi, sugar and gochujang and stir fry for 5 min. or until the kimchi becomes soft and a slightly translucent. Omit gochujang or use less to make it less spicy.

Turn heat to low and add rice to pan. Break up and press down the rice with a spatula or spoon to mix it with the kimchi.

Once kimchi and rice are all mixed in, add the scrambled egg. Taste a bit of the rice – you can add more rice if it’s too salty or spicy. Be sure to add a bit more oil if you add more rice.

Add toasted sesame seeds and torn pieces of toasted seaweed/nori to rice mixture.  Use plain, unsalted dried, toasted seaweed(kim) if you can. The roasted seaweed with oil and salt can make the fried rice too salty so be careful not to use too much. Increase the heat back to medium and leave it unturned for 3-4 min to make the bottom part a little burnt.

These California-style black bean burrito bowls – tasty burrito fillings without the tortilla – are easy to put together and great if you’re gluten-free.

Black bean burrito bowls

¼ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika

¼ tsp taco

tomato purée

tin black beans

sea salt

150 grams/5½oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

pouch microwave rice

avocado,

grated cheese

soured cream

This cilantro lime rice is aromatic, fluffy, citrusy, and easy to make in a rice cooker. It is the perfect side for grilled meats or tacos, and can also be used to stuff on burritos.

Cilantro Lime Rice In Rice Cooker

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