Raisin Barbecue Rice Recipes

RICE ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• In a 9-in. round disposable foil pan, combine the first seven ingredients. Dot with butter. Cover with heavy-duty foil; seal edges tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Fluff with a fork.

MIDDLE EASTERN RAISIN RICE

Steps:

• Wash rice well. Place 2 cups rice in a rice maker (or pot), add 4 cups water, or enough water to just cover the rice with no grains sticking out.
• Add raisins, salt, cinnamon, saffron (optional) and then drizzle olive oil around in a circle over the rice mixture. Mix well with spoon so rice and ingredients are blended together. There should be enough cinnamon added to give off a strong scent of cinnamon. Adjust amount as needed.
• Cook rice in rice maker or pot and after rice is cooked, stir ingredients together one more time. Spoon onto large platter and serve with plain, nonfat yogurt.

RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.

BBQ RICE RECIPE (SPICY RICE)

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to the packet's instructions. Drain well.
• In the meantime, prepare the rest of the dish. Chop the onions. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
• Finely chop the garlic and the leeks, add to the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Chop the peppers and the tomatoes. Add them to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce except the water. Add to the pan, stir in ¼ cup water, cover the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring a few times in between.
• Check the pan. If the sauce seems dry, add the remaining ¼ cup water and stir well. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has thickened nicely without becoming dry.
• Add the drained rice, stir well. Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and, if necessary, with a pinch of sugar and/or more vinegar.
• Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onions, parsley, or chives, if desired.

CRAZY RICE - BRAZILIAN

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by 3 inches. Swirl the rice around with your fingers until the water becomes cloudy, then pour through a strainer to drain. Repeat the process until the water remains clear. This will take 4 to 6 rinsings.
• Place the rice in a large, heavy pot. Add enough water to cover the rice by 3/4 inch (about 2 1/2 cups). Stir in the salt and butter and bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Tightly cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook the rice until tender, about 18 minutes, but check after 15 minutes: If the rice is too wet, set the cover ajar to allow some of the liquid to evaporate; if too dry, add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and set aside.
• Meanwhile, prepare the flavorings. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, corn, both raisins, and the parsley. Cook until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir the rice into the vegetable mixture and cook until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes. Correct the seasoning, adding salt and black pepper as needed.

BARBECUED RICE

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet. Add uncooked rice and brown, stirring constantly. Add onion, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, mustard, brown sugar,water, lemons and corn. Stir to mix Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
• 2. This is a great side for BBQ pork, or chicken or fish. Or if you want to add scrambled cook hamburger that tastes great too- that's the way my kids liked it when they were small.

BARBECUE BEEF & RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and vegetables; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until meat is done.
• Add barbecue sauce; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over rice.

RAISINS & RICE

Steps:

• 1. place cooked rice in a bowl
• 2. Mix your sugar and cinnamon together
• 3. Put in raisins and mix.
• 4. Put your sugar mixture in the rice stir. You can add some milk or cream and or vanilla but I like it like it is.
• 5. This can be eaten hot or cold. I do not measure the ingredients. You can add a little at a time until you get what you like for the flavor.

RAISIN-BARBECUE RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the raisins and chili powder, and cook until thoroughly heated.
• Combine the raisin mixture, rice, and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss gently. Serve immediately.

BARBECUED CHICKEN 'N' RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the next nine ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, combine rice and broth in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken and barbecue sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender and meat juices run clear.