When it comes to classic dessert recipes, few can rival the delightful combination of sweet rice and orange rind. This timeless dish has been enjoyed for generations, and its enduring popularity is a testament to its irresistible flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a comforting treat to serve at a special occasion or simply craving a sweet and satisfying snack, this versatile dessert is sure to hit the spot. With its medley of aromatic spices and the vibrant citrus notes of orange rind, this culinary delight is an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable sweet rice with orange rind.
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SWEET RICE WITH ORANGE RIND
From Madhur Jaffrey. Doesn't this sound like a wonderful Thanksgiving or Christmas side? Prep time doesn't include soaking the rice.
Provided by Elisabetta47
Categories Rice
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the rice in several changes of water and drain.
- Put in bowl with 5 cups water and soak for 1 hour.
- Drain in a sieve set over a bowl.
- Peel carrots & cut into 1/8" diagonal slices, then slice lengthwise into 1/8" julienne strips.
- Melt butter in wide, flame & oven-proof 3-quart pot with tight-fitting lid over medium flame.
- Add carrots & stir for 5 minute.
- Remove carrots with slotted spoon & set aside. Put pot aside as well.
- Cut orange peel into 2" by 1/8"strips & put in pot with 4 cups water.
- Bring to a rolling boil then immediately invert the pot into a colander set in the sink & rinse under cold water.
- Return the peel & 4 cups water back into the same pot and repeat the blanching process a second time, draining & rinsing as before.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the peel, sugar, almonds & saffron & 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce & simmer gently for 30 min., stirring often.
- Add carrots & raisins & simmer 5 minute being careful not to burn. The mixture should be thick & syrupy. Leave in a warm place.
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Return pot with butter to medium heat & add drained rice.
- Stir & fry for 5 min., reducing heat if it sticks.
- Add 2 2/3 c water & the salt.
- Stir gently & cook until the water has evaporated.
- Quickly spread the orange peel mixture over the rice, cover tightly & place in oven for 25 minute.
- Stir the rice gently to mix before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 27.6, Protein 5.3
ORANGE PERSIAN RICE
Adapted from the Southern Heritage Company's Coming Cookbook, one of Mary Lily Flagler's dinner party recipes, served at Whitehall in Palm Beach, Florida.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small dutch oven, or medium sized sauce pan, over medium heat.
- Add rice, stirring constantly until rice is lightly browned.
- Add salt, raisins, red pepper flakes, grated ginger-root, chicken broth, and orange juice.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add fresh parsley (optional), grated orange zest, and toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 693, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 6.6
CREAMY ORANGE RICE PUDDING
This rice pudding made with grains of creamy Arborio rice is flavored by orange juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and heavy cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove zest from orange using the smallest holes on a box grater, and set aside. Cut ends off orange, and remove peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Lift sections away from membranes, and set aside. Squeeze juice from membranes over sections before discarding.
- Place the Arborio rice, milk, reserved orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla bean and seeds, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most but not all of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. Remove the vanilla bean, and serve the pudding in small bowls garnished with orange sections.
HONEY RICE
This is a very delicious rice dish! It's similar to an Indian-style rice pudding recipe. Enjoy! Top with slivered almonds and cinnamon if you'd like.
Provided by VERDIEIIIS
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine rice, raisins, milk, honey, and butter in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon rind and juice.
- Serve the rice in bowls and garnish (optional) with cinnamon and slivered almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 72.1 mg, Sugar 36.6 g
ZESTY ORANGE RICE CAKE
This is my mom's recipe who handed it down to me. So delicious!
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Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan; add vanilla bean and stir. Mix rice and white sugar into simmering milk; add lemon peel. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer saucepan to the refrigerator and chill, at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks and orange liqueur together in a bowl. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy. Continue to beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Remove vanilla bean and lemon peel from rice. Stir raisins and orange zest into rice; add egg yolk mixture and stir. Softly fold egg whites into rice mixture. Slowly pour rice mixture into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 hour. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over rice cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
ORANGE RICE PUDDING
Provided by Daniel Young
Categories Milk/Cream Citrus Dairy Rice Dessert Quick & Easy Orange Jam or Jelly Simmer Boil Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place the rice in a saucepan, cover with cold water and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain.
- 2. Grate the zest of 1 orange. Peel all the oranges, divide them into sections, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 3. Combine the orange zest, milk, and sugar in a saucepan and heat over high heat to a boil.
- 4. Add the rice, cover, lower the heat to very low, and cook, stirring occasionally so the rice does not stick, for 30 minutes.
- 5. Remove the rice from the heat, add the orange marmalade, stir well, and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 6. To serve, surround each serving of rice pudding with orange sections.
ORANGE RIND CAKE
I love citrus in just about anything, this cake is no exception. This is a basic recipe that tastes so good.
Provided by mommyoffour
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put raisins, nuts and zest through a grinder.
- Set aside.
- Cream butter with sugar; stir in eggs and buttermilk, mixing well.
- Add soda, flour and ground mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
- Bake in a 350 oven 45 to 60 minutes.
- Dust with confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 279, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 30.2, Protein 7
WILD RICE WITH ORANGE & FENNEL
This zingy rice side dish combines bold flavours of orange, fennel and coriander - a great accompaniment to grilled meat or fish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Side dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the rice following pack instructions. Meanwhile, toss the fennel with olive oil and season. Cook the fennel in a griddle pan on a medium-high heat for 5 mins until softened.
- Juice 1⁄2 an orange. Peel the remaining oranges, slice them and cut each slice into quarters. Drain the rice, then stir through the orange juice, orange pieces, fennel and coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality short-grain rice. This type of rice is known for its stickiness, which is perfect for this dish.
- Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris and will also help the rice to cook evenly.
- When cooking the rice, be sure to use a ratio of 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice. This will result in perfectly cooked rice that is neither too dry nor too mushy.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding the sugar, orange zest, and butter. This will help to prevent the sugar from dissolving completely and will also help the butter to melt evenly.
- For a more citrusy flavor, use a combination of orange zest and orange juice. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Serve the sweet rice immediately, while it is still warm and fluffy. You can also garnish it with additional orange zest or sliced almonds.
Conclusion:
Sweet rice with orange rind is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated later. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a dessert, this sweet rice is sure to be a hit.
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