Spicy Creamy Tomato Rice Recipes

CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
• Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
• Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

SPICED TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a pan with the stock and passata. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins. Take off the heat, stir in the cumin and chilli powder, then cover and rest for 5 mins more. Fluff with a fork and serve scattered with parsley.

MEXICAN SPICED TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion. Fry for 5 mins over a medium heat or until starting to soften, then add the chilli, fry for another 2 mins, then add the garlic, spices, coriander stalks and chipotle paste. Stir well and sizzle for a min or so.
• Tip in the tomatoes. Fill the can with water, pour that in, refill the can halfway with water, then add that too. Add the rice. Mix well, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 mins, covered with a lid, until the rice is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed. Stir through the coriander leaves. Try using the rice in our Brazil nut burritos.

SPICY CREAMY TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Finely chop the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger.
• In a large wok, gently fry the onion, peppers, garlic, chilli and ginger along with the spices in vegetable oil.
• Stir in the rice (enough for 2 persons or alter the amount and the other ingredients to cater to your needs). Ensure that the rice has been coated in the oil and spices.
• Add the can of chopped tomatoes and follow with boiling water that has been mixed with a stock cube.
• Bring the mixture to the boil again and let simmer for 15 mins, or until the rice has cooked.
• Stir in the cream and season to taste - allow to simmer gently for a further 5-10 minutes.