Citrus rice is a vibrant dish that combines the flavors of citrus fruits with the nutty flavor of rice. Often served as a side dish, citrus rice is a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to any meal. With its tangy and refreshing taste, citrus rice is the perfect accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats, fish, or vegetables. Additionally, citrus rice can be used to make a variety of other dishes, such as salads, soups, and pilafs. The versatility of citrus rice makes it a great choice for any home cook looking to add a bit of excitement to their meals.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD
I developed this salad from a couple of other recipes that weren't quite tangy enough for my family. The citrus flavor is a nice change of pace from most bean salads.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Add beans; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Combine tomatoes, red pepper, celery and onions in another bowl; cover and chill., Meanwhile, in a skillet over high heat, saute rice in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add broth, juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place in large bowl; add parsley and orange zest. , Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. When read to serve, combine beans, vegetables and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CITRUS RICE
Rice is favored in my family so I make this pleasant, citrus side dish often.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Add the orange juice, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in orange pieces; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CITRUS SHRIMP, RICE, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- In a small saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and simmer zests 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer zests to a cutting board. Add shrimp to cooking water and simmer, covered, 2 minutes, or until just cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer shrimp to a colander to drain. Stir rice into cooking water and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, cut zests into julienne strips and in a large bowl stir together with orange and lime juices, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Halve shrimp lengthwise and add to zest mixture, tossing to coat. Chill mixture, covered, 15 minutes. Add rice, beans, bell pepper, and coriander, tossing to combine, and cool slightly.
- Just before serving, add romaine and salt and pepper to taste and toss salad.
RAINBOW TROUT WITH JASMINE RICE AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Season trout fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both meat and skin sides. Lightly dust fillets with flour and shake off excess. In a non-stick skillet large enough to hold all 4 fish, heat the oil and butter over high heat until almost smoking. (You may need to work in batches or use 2 skillets if you don't have one that is large enough). Carefully place the trout, meat side down, in the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the fish over with tongs and finish cooking on the skin side, about 2 more minutes. With tongs, remove the trout from the skillet and serve immediately with the rice and vinaigrette.
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Add enough salt and pepper to make the water taste slightly salty. Cover and bring to a boil. When the water level drops below the rice, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes and turn off the heat. Leave covered and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot with the trout.
- Add vinegar, citrus juice, shallots, and mustard to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add oil while machine is running until emulsified; the vinaigrette should be thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more citrus juice, to taste, if desired. Drizzle over trout. Toss with steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, if desired.
CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWLS
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 2h25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the chicken: Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, orange juice and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and carefully pour soy mixture on top. Close the bag and massage to coat chicken in marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grease grill with olive oil. Grill chicken on both sides until char marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes total. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- To serve: Scoop a large spoonful of Steamed Brown Rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken. Drain a spoonful of the Pickles and place on top. Garnish bowl with jalapeno slices, cucumber, hoisin, cilantro and Sriracha Aioli. Serve with wedges of lime. Enjoy!
- Add rice, 2 cups water and a big pinch of salt to a small saucepot. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let steam with the lid on until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
- Combine carrots, daikon, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
- Mix mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.
SUMMER RICE SALAD WITH FETA, CITRUS, AND MINT
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water, rice, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Uncover saucepan and cook rice over very low heat until dry, about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Whisk orange juice and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
- Add halved tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, mint, and feta to rice in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to blend. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and toss before serving.)
CHUNKY CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI WITH SPICY CITRUS SALSA OVER RICE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by jbrockel
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- - To make the rice, heat a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. - Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, once around the pan, then add the rice; stir to coat the rice in the oil and toast lightly, for about 1 minute. - Season with salt and pepper, than add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a bubble. - Cover the pot, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender. - To make the chili, preheat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. - Add the chunked up chicken pieces and season with the salt and pepper. - Brown the chikcen on all sides for about 3 to 4 minutes. - Remove the chicken from the pot to a plate and reserve. - Add a little drizzle of oil to the pot and add the onions, garlic, three fourths of the chopped jalapeno, and the bell peppers. - Season with the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. - Dust the vegetables liberally with the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute. - Stir in the remaining 3 cups of the chicken stock to the vegetables, bring up to a bubble, and then stir in the corn and add the chicken back to the pot. - Turn the heat down to medium low and summer gently for 10 minutes. - While the chili is simmering, make the spicy citrus salsa. - With a paring knife, cut the peel and pith from the oranges. - Cut the peeled oranges into disks and then cut the disks into quarters. - Toss the oranges in a small mixing bowl with the remaining jalapeno, the lime zest, a little salt and pepper and about 1 tablespoon of the chopped cilantro. - Stir to combine. - Once the chili has simmered for 10 minutes, turn off the heat and add the lime juice, the remaining cilantro, and the chopped parsley. - Taste and check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. - If you want a little more heat, add a couple of dashes of hot sauce. - Fluff the tender rice with a fork and then divide it among 4 serving bowls. - Top each portion of rice with some of the chili and garnish with a heaping spoonful of the spicy citrus salsa.
CITRUS SHRIMP RICE BOWLS
Why make a marinade and a dressing when you can make one sauce that works as both?
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Rice Shrimp Citrus Orange Cucumber Avocado Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Seafood Shellfish
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk orange juice, Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside half of dressing in a small bowl for serving. Add shrimp to remaining sauce and toss to coat; season lightly with salt. Let sit, tossing occasionally, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using a paring knife, remove peel and white pith from oranges, being careful not to remove too much of the flesh; discard. Slice oranges into 1/2"-thick rounds, then cut into 1" pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl and add cucumbers, scallions, and remaining 1 tsp. lime juice; toss to combine. Season with salt.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over high. Working in batches if needed, cook shrimp until charred in spots and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with shrimp, citrus salad, and avocado and drizzle with reserved dressing.
CITRUS RICE SALAD WITH PARMESAN
In all of American cooking there is probably no term less meaningful than "salad." I'm racking my brain for a way to narrow the definition, but the best I can do is a dictionary-like "mixture of food, usually cold or at room temperature, with some kind of dressing." That's not saying much, but it opens a world of opportunities, especially when the base ingredient is rice, which offers a far wider variety of flavors and textures than any other grain.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice in abundant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white rice will take 10 to 15 minutes, brown 30 or a little longer. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then put in a large bowl.
- Combine olive oil, citrus juice, zest, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more citrus juice a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over rice. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains. Stir in citrus flesh, onion and mint; taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve, sprinkled with Parmesan and chopped nuts, at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salad back to room temperature before serving.
SEARED SCALLOPS, ORANGE RICE, AND CITRUS KEY LIME SAUCE
This is a very quick cooking dish with tons of flavor. Fresh sea scallops cook up so quick and I love to use some fragrant jasmine rice flavored with orange zest to compliment the flavors. Serve this sauteed snow peas or fresh roasted zucchini, something light and simple to compliment the light dish.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 6 Scallops per person, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Scallops -- Now before you start anything, just take out the scallops from the fridge, rinse well and pat dry. Then season well with salt and pepper and set to the side so they get to room temperature You don't want to sear cold scallops.
- Rice -- Now even though it is quick cooking, the scallops take such little time we need to start the rice first. Now I happen to use the quick cooking, but you can use any Jasmine brand, quick cooking or not that you want. Just follow the directions for cooking the rice. But these are my changes. For the liquid, I use vegetable broth instead of water and I replace some of the broth with the juice of 1 orange, however much that will be depends on the size of the orange. Just make sure if it calls for 3 cups of liquid, use the orange juice and the rest should be the vegetable broth. This will just really help to flavor the rice as it cooks. I also add the zest of 1entire orange to the liquid as the rice cooks. Just cover and let cook as you sear the scallops.
- Scallops -- As the rice cooks, time to make the scallops. In a cast iron if you have one or a stainless pan (NO NON STICK) for this dish heat up 2 tablespoons of the the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil to medium high heat and sear the scallops. Once you place them in the pan DO NOT move. They take about 2-3 minutes per side and when you can easily lift them, then it is time to turn. They don't take long and don't over cook. When they become opaque and firm to the touch they are done. They will also continue to cook once removed. They should be golden brown per side. Once done, remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Rice -- Now the rice should be done. Add the scallions, butter, salt and pepper to taste if you want. Cover and set to the side. It is all done.
- Key Lime Sauce -- Now in the pan where you seared the scallops, add the garlic and saute just a minute. Then add the orange juice, key lime juice, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes and reduce on medium for 3-4 minutes to reduce. Then add in the cilantro, salt and pepper if needed and butter to glisten the sauce.
- Serve -- Serve the orange rice and top with 6 of the scallops per person and top with the key lime sauce. I love to garnish this with a lime and orange slice to let those know what is in the dish.
CITRUS RICE PILAF
Food doesn't have to be made from scratch to have great homemade flavor. Here packaged rice mix gets added flair from crunchy snow peas and water chestnuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute rice mix in butter until golden brown. Stir in water and contents of rice seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peas, water chestnuts, marmalade and pepper. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CITRUS CHICKEN AND RICE
Steps:
- Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Stir the stock, orange juice, onion and rice in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked though and the rice is tender. Stir in the parsley.
- Tip: For a special touch, cook orange slices in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until they're lightly browned. Serve over the chicken.
SALMON AND CITRUS RICE BOWL
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which benefit not only your complexion but also your heart. A slightly sweet, ginger-spiked sauce doubles as a marinade and a low-fat dressing in this dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut away peel and pith from 2 oranges. Cut between orange membranes, and let fruit and juice fall into a bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl, and discard membranes. Cut segments into small pieces, and place in a separate bowl. Juice remaining 2 oranges, and add to juice in bowl (for a total of 1 cup).
- Bring orange juice, sliced ginger, bay leaf, and coriander to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook until mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain, and whisk in vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and oil.
- Combine 3 tablespoons juice mixture and salmon in a resealable plastic bag, turning to coat. Refrigerate salmon and remaining juice mixture for at least 1 1/2 hours (or up to 3 hours).
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat broiler. Remove salmon from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Discard marinade. Place fillets on a baking sheet, and broil until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium. Transfer to a dish. Let salmon cool slightly, and flake into bite-size pieces.
- Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with salmon, peas, and orange segments. Garnish with mint and sesame seeds. Drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved juice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 g, Cholesterol 62 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 108 g
CITRUS CHICKEN AND RICE
Bold-flavored ingredients are tempered by the taste of oranges, creating a mouthwatering dish that's guaranteed to impress.-Barbara Easton, N-Vancouver, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place oranges and green pepper in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken. Combine the next seven ingredients; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
SARASOTA'S ALMOND CITRUS RICE PILAF
A easy flavorful rice dish. I serve with this with many seafood dishes or just a nice side to Mexican dishes as well. Serve this with my recipe #407148. It is a great compliment.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Medium Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4 2/3-1 cup servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rice -- In a medium size sauce pan, melt the butter over medium to medium high heat and add the rice. Lightly toast the rice, not too hot, you don't want it to burn. It will take just a couple of minutes.
- Liquid -- Add in the broth, orange juice, garlic, thyme, and celery, and cover and cook on medium low until rice has absorbed all the water. About 15 - 20 minutes. Just follow the package directions.
- Seasoning -- After the rice has cooked. Remove from the stove and add in the scallions, cilantro, almonds, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 teaspoon lime juice and zest, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve -- Serve in a nice bowl topped with a nice orange slice or some extra almonds. A great flavorful rice. ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.1
CITRUS RICE SALAD WITH PARMESAN
Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or hours ahead. He recommends that you cook the rice a bit in advance, and dress it before it gets too cold. He also recommends that you cook the rice like a pasta, in abundant salted water (for between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the rice) and then drain it and dress it when the rice is cool enough to handle. Cooking time is for white rice. Slightly adjusted to suit my dietary preferences (lower fat, but you can increase the olive oil and cheese as you see fit).
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice in abandant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white will take 10-15 minutes, brown 30 minutes or more. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then put in a large bowl.
- Combine the olive oil, citrus juice, zest, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more citrus juice a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over rice. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains. Stir in citrus flesh, onion and mint; taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve, sprinkled with parmesan and chopped nuts, at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salade back to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4, Protein 7.8
CITRUS SHRIMP AND RICE
A one-dish wonder showcasing shrimp, rice and sugar snap peas! Orange marmalade and lemon peel complement the Oriental flavors.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook butter, rice and vermicelli mix and contents of seasoning packet over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice and vermicelli are light golden brown.
- Stir in water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in marmalade, lemon peel and shrimp. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Stir in pea pods. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
GINGER CITRUS RICE
Make and share this Ginger Citrus Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ksenko
Categories Brown Rice
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray a 3 quart saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat until pan is very hot, but not smoking. Add ginger root and ground cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15-18 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir in lime juice and zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 195.2, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.4
RICE SALAD WITH A CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
This delicious salad was a wonderful surprise to the entire Crew... surprising in that we all agreed on how good it is! Great choice for a picnic or potluck.
Provided by Kelly Phillips
Categories Other Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.
- 2. For rice salad: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, salt, and oil to a boil. Stir in rice. Place lid on the saucepan and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Let rice sit for 5 minutes then place in a large serving bowl. Fluff rice with a fork. After the rice has completely cooled, add parsley, orange zest, 1/2 of lemon zest, green onions, and 1/4 cup of the almonds. Toss.
- 3. For the vinaigrette: In a blender combine olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the rice and toss well. Garnish with remaining lemon zest and almonds.
- 5. Serve at room temperature.
GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWL
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, orange zest, 3/4 tsp of the salt, the sugar, pepper and scallions. 2. Place chicken in a ziptop bag and add 3 tbsp of the citrus dressing. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken with dressing. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. 3. Heat a gas or stovetop grill to mediumhigh or the coals in a charcoal grill to medium-hot. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken 7 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees . Slice chicken thinly on the bias. 4. In a large salad bowl, combine rice, arugula, carrot, cucumber and mint. Toss with 4 tbsp of the citrus dressing and season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt. 5. Serve rice salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with remaining dressing. Tip 3 Variations to Try Asian Twist Substitute chicken, arugula and cucumber with shrimp, sliced snow peas and sliced water chestnuts.Steak House Take In place of chicken and cucumber, use sliced flank steak, halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese. Eliminate mint.Greek-Style Replace arugula with shaved iceberg lettuce; add feta cheese and sliced black olives.
Tips:
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking removes the starch, which helps to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is to use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice. However, you may need to adjust the amount of water depending on the type of rice you are using and your desired consistency.
- Cook the rice over low heat: Cooking the rice over low heat helps to prevent the rice from burning and sticking to the pot.
- Let the rice rest before serving: Letting the rice rest for a few minutes before serving allows the rice to absorb all of the liquid and become fluffy.
- Add flavor to the rice: You can add flavor to the rice by adding ingredients such as salt, pepper, herbs, spices, or citrus zest.
Conclusion:
Cooking citrus rice is a simple and delicious way to enjoy rice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of meals. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a main course, citrus rice is a great option. So next time you are looking for a new way to enjoy rice, give citrus rice a try!
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