Snow Pea And Sesame Rice Pilaf Recipes

SNOW PEA AND SESAME RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl combine the oil, the butter, the onion, the scallions, and the gingerroot and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the rice, stirring until it is coated with the oil mixture, add the broth, and microwave the mixture, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at medium power (50%) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Uncover the pilaf carefully and stir in the snow peas. Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

SNOW PEA AND SESAME PILAF

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, butter, onion, scallions and gingerroot and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
• Stir in rice to coat with oil and butter, add broth and microwave, covered with plastic wrap at high for 5 minutes.
• Microwave at medium power (50%) for 12-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Uncover and stir in snow peas.
• Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in sesame seeds.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered. Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork. Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

SNOW PEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Place snow peas in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high 2 minutes; set aside. Microwave brown rice according to package instructions. Measure 1.5 cups of the rice into the bowl with the peas. (Reserve the rest for another use.) Add sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste to the bowl; stir with a fork to mix well.

SNOW PEAS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Pour the water into a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and add the snow peas to the pan.
• Blanch them for 1 minute and drain.
• Melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan.
• Add the sesame seeds and brown them lightly.
• Add the snow peas, shallots, and pepper.
• Saute for 1 minute and serve.

MUSHROOMS & PEAS RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Prepare pilaf according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peas and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice.