Red Rice Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 1 minute
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 21 minutes
🥣 Servings: 4
Description:
Make and share this flavorful Red Rice recipe, perfect for any occasion or as a tasty side dish. This recipe combines the simplicity of boil-in-the-bag rice with the rich flavor of chicken broth, creating a dish that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 packet boil-in-the-bag rice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions:
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Prepare the Saucepan: Begin by adding oil to a small saucepan and heating it over medium heat.
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Brown the Rice: Add the boil-in-the-bag rice to the saucepan and gently brown it, stirring occasionally. This step should take approximately 5-7 minutes, or until the rice is evenly browned.
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Incorporate Bouillon Cube: Once the rice is evenly browned, crumble the chicken bouillon cube into the pan. Stir the cube into the rice mixture, ensuring it’s well-distributed.
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Add Chicken Broth: Pour the can of chicken broth into the saucepan, covering the rice mixture completely.
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Cook Until Tender: Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid and allow the rice to simmer in the chicken broth until tender. This typically takes around 10-15 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the rice is tender, remove the saucepan from the heat. Serve the red rice hot as a delightful side dish or as part of your favorite meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 183.6
- Total Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 329.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.3g
Keywords:
< 30 Mins, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor, consider incorporating diced vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, or tomatoes.
- This recipe can easily be customized by using different types of broth or adding herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat before serving.
