Water Chestnut Rice Recipes

WATER CHESTNUT RICE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• MELT BUTTER IN BAKING DISH IN OVEN (PREHEATED TO 325) AND AFTER BUTTER IS MELTED, ADD REST OF INGREDIENTS. BAKE FOR ONE HOUR AT 325 COVERED. CHECK AFTER 40-45 MINUTES AND IF DRY, ADD A LITTLE MORE WATER.

CHESTNUT AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Put the wild rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water, swishing the rice with your hands until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium bowl and add water to cover. Pour off any black bits or floating kernels, and then pour the rice back into the sieve to drain.
• Cook the rices separately: Combine the wild rice with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, reduce the heat to low and steam until the rice is tender and curling into a C shape, 20 to 25 minutes.
• At the same time, combine the basmati rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 3/4 cups water in another small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, reduce the heat to low, and steam until the rice is tender, 25 minutes.
• Combine the rices in a large bowl and cover tightly.
• Cook the vegetable base: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are limp but still bright, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour the vegetables over the rice, scraping the pan for the juices, and stir to combine. Add the pistachios, chestnuts and parsley and mix thoroughly. Serve hot.

WATER CHESTNUT RICE

Steps:

• Soak orange peel and apricots in wine.
• Bring 5 cups of water to the boil. I find the water to rice ratio is usually 3:1 for brown and 2:1 for white. Your brand may be different so follow the guidelines for water quantity for boiling the brand you are using.
• Add bouillon cubes to the boil and add brown rice only.
• Boil brown rice for 20 minutes and then add white rice.
• Reduce heat and cook for another 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Drain rice and combine with all other ingredients.

CRUNCHY ALMOND TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in the turkey, rice, celery, water chestnuts and almonds. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over turkey mixture. Return to oven; bake until bubbly and golden brown, another 10-15 minutes.