Bhutanese Red Rice Recipes

BHUTANESE RED RICE

Steps:

• 1. Wash the rice with cold water and let it sit in warm water for an hour before cooking. Heat butter in a pot, stir in onions, cook for 4 - 5 minutes. Add carrots, mushroom, and rice. Stir another 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock ( can also used chicken stock or water), thyme, and bay leaves. First bring to a boil, then put in an oven dish, cover, and cook in a preheated oven at 450F for 20-30 minutes, until rice soaks the water. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

COOKING RED RICE

Steps:

• Rinse red rice in water.
• Heat oil in a pot, add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cover pot. Cook for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.

BHUTANESE CHILE CHICKEN WITH RED RICE

Steps:

• Cook whole-grain red rice according to package directions in unsalted water.
• Cut the chicken into 2.5 cm (1") cubes and toss with cornstarch making sure all pieces are totally coated. If not, add a bit more cornstarch.
• Heat the canola/vegetable oil over medium heat in a non-stick wok or skillet. Cook chicken until pieces are browned on both sides and slightly crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add 15 ml of sesame oil, sliced onions, minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add chopped peppers and sliced tomato wedges and cook another 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan and heat through. Season with soy sauce.
• Serve over cooked red rice on a heated serving platter.