Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Korean Ground Beef And Rice Recipe


This Korean Inspired Beef and Rice is super easy to make, comes together in no time at all and is a perfect addition to your weeknight menu!

Monday, December 28, 2020

Gordon Ramsay's Spicy Fried Rice Recipe from Indonesia


Gordon was in Indonesia earlier this year and while he was there learned how to make Nasi goreng. A staple of Take Out/Take Away, Gordon was able to a delicious Spicy Fried Rice to the next level. Simple, easy and quick, this is the ultimate Ramsay take on a fried rice!

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!



Wishing you holidays filled with fun and laughter, and very best wishes for a prosperous new year.

Monday, December 14, 2020

Rice Wildlife Montage


Wildlife activity from three rice fields in Glenn and Colusa Counties today. Sacramento Valley rice fields provide food and a resting place for millions of birds. Jim Morris video.

Friday, December 11, 2020

Chicken Sizzler with Garlic Rice Recipe By Food Fusion


The ultimate home made goodness. Restaurant quality chicken sizzler with garlic rice. Just make it once and everyone will ask where you ordered it from.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Easy Beef and Egg Fried Rice Recipe | Easy Egg Fried Rice Recipe


Korean style ground beef and egg fried rice.
This can easily be a meatless recipe as well.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups (365 g) cooked steamed rice
6 oz (170 g) lean ground beef
2 large eggs
2 stalks of scallions
3 cloves of garlic
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
2 tsp sesame oil (I used toasted sesame oil)

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

How Rice Cookers Are Made | How It’s Made


Rice cookers use indirect heat to circulate steam around rice and water, from the outer pot to an inner pot.

Monday, November 30, 2020

Rice Country Eagles


Two young Bald Eagles at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County today. Jim Morris video.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

 
"When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup."

 — Sam Lefkowitz

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Final Countdown


One of the last Calrose rice fields in the Sacramento Valley to be harvested this year

Thursday, November 5, 2020

One-Pot Enchilada Rice


Here is what you'll need!

One-Pot Enchilada Rice
Servings: 4-5

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water
1½ cups rice
1 cup black beans
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
½ avocado, cubed (garnish)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
Put oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion to skillet and stir until garlic is slightly golden and onion has softened.
Add pepper and sauté 2-3 minutes or until peppers have softened.
Add tomatoes and sauté 1 minute.
Remove sauteed vegetables and set aside.
Pour water into the skillet and wait for it to come to a boil.
Add rice and stir for 12-15 minutes until rice is fluffier but still slightly tender.
Make a circle in the center of the rice and add your sautéed vegetables to the skillet and mix.
Add black beans, cilantro, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir.
Add cheese on top (optional).
Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Enjoy!

Monday, November 2, 2020

First Flyway Arrivals


The massive migration of millions of birds has begun in Sacramento Valley rice fields. Jim Morris video.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

If You’re Not Eating Rice for Breakfast, You Should Be

Fry it with bacon and eggs for the ultimate savory meal.

By: Leah Scalzadonna


I am a big proponent of rice for breakfast. In fact, one of my favorite comfort dishes is a simple combo of white rice, runny fried eggs and a little salt and pepper. It might sound a bit unusual, but is it really so different than eating toast in the morning? They’re both carb-y, delicious and easy to cook, which sounds like a win in my book.

Don’t just take my word for it, though. If you want to switch up your breakfast by cooking with rice, look no further than Jet Tila’s Bacon and Egg Fried Rice class on the Food Network Kitchen app. Jet’s five-star fried rice is all about comforting flavor, which he develops in stages as he cooks bacon, a few veggies, rice and eggs. It’s a dish Jet learned to cook with his grandmother when he was three years old, and one he still loves to this day.

Though this recipe is quick and easy, Jet has a few tricks up his sleeve to make it even simpler. To start, Jet suggests that if you don’t have rice on hand (or just aren’t the best at making it), call up your local Asian restaurant and ask for a dollar or two of fried rice. As Jet says, “The secret to really great fried rice is perfectly textured, fully-grained rice. And who makes rice the best? The people who do it by the 25-pound or 50-pound per day.”

Next, Jet emphasizes the importance of letting bacon cook undisturbed. He says the bacon will sear and eventually lift from the pan on its own —and if it doesn’t, it’ll stick in little bits that are really easy to scrape up. His final (and most important piece of advice)? Once the rice and eggs are added to the pan, keep tossing to ensure that the rice gets fully coated with the eggs — as Jet explains, the egg will envelop the rice and create a rich and fluffy texture.

Once the rice is cooked, Jet incorporates a few splashes of oyster sauce and soy sauce, leaving you with a perfectly flavored fried rice that’s not too salty or weighted down. Garnish with scallions and white pepper and it’s ready to eat. Full of bacon, eggs (and even a few hidden veggies), this is a morning dish that’s sure to satisfy. We’re willing to bet that once you try it, you’ll never doubt rice for breakfast again.

Article Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/recipes/bacon-and-egg-fried-rice

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Snow Geese Are Here!


Snow Geese have begun to arrive in Sacramento Valley rice fields, including this video from Erdman Farms in Colusa County this afternoon.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

How You've Been Cooking Rice WRONG Your Entire Life - BBC


Cherry gets the lowdown on cooking rice with four foolproof hacks which ensure it comes out right every time.

Monday, October 19, 2020

Hidden Veggie Chicken & Rice


Here is what you'll need!

Hidden Veggie Chicken & Rice
Servings: 5

INGREDIENTS

5 chicken thighs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 zucchinis, grated
1 cup rice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1½ cups chicken broth

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Season the chicken thighs in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix until thoroughly coated with the seasoning.
3. On high, heat olive oil in a ovenproof pot and place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil. Cook 3-4 minutes or until the thighs develop brown crispy skin, and flip over. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the other side, and remove from the pot.
4. Grate both zucchinis with a box grater.
5. Add the grated zucchini into the pot, along with rice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Lay the chicken on top of the rice mixture and cover.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken’s internal temperature reads 165˚F/75˚C.
8. Optional: Remove chicken and broil 1-2 minutes to crisp skin even more.
9. Enjoy!

Friday, October 16, 2020

Jubilant Sandhills


Sandhill Cranes enjoying rice fields in Butte County, an annual treat in the Sacramento Valley! Rice fields provide food and a resting place for millions of birds.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

How Rice Cakes Covered In Peanuts and Black Sesame Seeds Are Made


Shāo máshǔ is a sticky rice cake covered with crushed peanuts and black sesame seeds. It's simmered until ready to serve, when it's then rolled up in either sweetened peanuts or black sesame seeds. Next time you're in Taiwan, try one of these warm treats!

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

How To Make Porcupine Meatballs | Australia's Best Recipes


Keen for an easy, yummy dinner? Check out these mince beef porcupine meatballs, perfect for a weeknight, and awesome served with veggies and mash!

Sunday, October 4, 2020

How to Clean White Rice - Martha Stewart


Martha's tip for making light, fluffy rice: rinse the grains before cooking to remove excess starch.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Giant Grind of Geese in Glenn County


Thousands of Specklebelly Geese in a Willows field yesterday - some of the earliest arrivals in the massive annual Pacific Flyway Willdlife Migration through Sacramento Valley rice country.

Monday, September 28, 2020

Why Clay-Pot Rice Is A Signature Hong Kong Dish


Bo zai fan, or clay-pot rice, is a classic Cantonese dish that combines traditional cooking methods with the China’s food staple, rice. It’s best known for fan jiao, the crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pot. Traditionally cooked over a charcoal fire, clay-pot rice can be combined with various meats, vegetables, and sauces. The versatile dish looks simple at first, but it takes heart and soul to make it just right. We headed out to Clay Pot NYC in New York's West Village with food blogger Ewa Huang to see the art of making the dish and learn why it’s a cultural staple of Hong Kong.

Friday, September 25, 2020

One-Pot Enchilada Rice


Here is what you'll need!

One-Pot Enchilada Rice
Servings: 4-5

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water
1½ cups rice
1 cup black beans
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
½ avocado, cubed (garnish)

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
Put oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion to skillet and stir until garlic is slightly golden and onion has softened.
Add pepper and sauté 2-3 minutes or until peppers have softened.
Add tomatoes and sauté 1 minute.
Remove sauteed vegetables and set aside.
Pour water into the skillet and wait for it to come to a boil.
Add rice and stir for 12-15 minutes until rice is fluffier but still slightly tender.
Make a circle in the center of the rice and add your sautéed vegetables to the skillet and mix.
Add black beans, cilantro, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir.
Add cheese on top (optional).
Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Rice Harvest 2020 - Drone


A look at the rice harvest happening this year at Montna Farms. Drone video shot and edited by John Hannon.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Rice Varieties in California


Family rice farmer Jessica Lundberg of Butte County discusses different types of rice growing in California.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Top 10 Health Benefits of White Rice


White rice is one of the most important staple foods that are eaten in almost all parts of the world. Although many people tend to criticize white rice and consider brown rice to be a better and healthy alternative, the truth is that white rice has got many positive health benefits of its own. So let’s have a closer look at the various health benefits of white rice and see how regularly consuming it can impact our health.

Monday, September 7, 2020

How To Cook The Perfect Rice - Gordon Ramsay



How to cook rice perfectly every time - if you want or need to make the rice without spices, the same method will work.

Friday, September 4, 2020

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

2020 California Rice Harvest, Day One


Action shots from the opening day of the 2020 California rice harvest. California is the nation's second-largest rice producing state.

Saturday, August 29, 2020

16 Rice Dishes From Around The World


Rice makes up a major part of the diet of more than 3 billion people around the globe. The staple grain is used in savory dishes like Spain’s paella and sweet dishes like Filipino champorado. Rice is believed to have first been cultivated in China, which is also the world’s largest producer of rice today. While there are so many dishes that include this popular grain, we can only show some of the best regional rice dishes that exist around the globe. Here’s how rice is eaten in a few different ways around the world.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Black Terns in Sutter County Rice Fields


Black Terns at Montna Farms near Yuba City. Terns are among the nearly 230 wildlife species that depend on Sacramento Valley rice fields for food and a resting place.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Takeout-Style Kung Pao Chicken


Here is what you'll need!

Kung Pao Chicken
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

Marinade
1 pound chicken breasts, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon rice wine

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 zucchini, diced
1 red pepper, diced
¼ cup peanuts
8 dried chilies
3 garlic cloves
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

PREPARATION
1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken with all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. In an oiled pan, cook chicken on medium-high heat until cooked through on both sides. Remove from pan.
3. Add sesame oil, zucchini, and red pepper, and sauté in pan for 3 minutes.
4. Add peanuts and sauté for another 3 minutes.
5. Add dried chilies, garlic, ginger, and green onion, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
6. Add chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch slurry, and sauté until well mixed.
7. Garnish with more green onion and serve with rice.
8. Enjoy!

Monday, August 17, 2020

Friday, August 14, 2020

Saturday, August 8, 2020

One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice


Here is what you'll need!

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cups + 1/4 cup water
1 cup white rice, rinsed
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2-3 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup broccoli
1 cup carrots
1/2 red bell pepper
scallions for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat.
2. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 8 minutes
3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add 2 cups of water and the rice and stir.
5. Cover the pot and bring water to a boil.
6. Uncover, stir, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Stir to combine.
8. Combine 1/4 cup of water with the cornstarch to create a cornstarch slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot and stir, cooking until the sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
9. Garnish with scallions (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Richvale Swans


Love to see birds relaxed and fueling up while in Sacramento Valley rice fields! These birds are in Richvale, Butte County.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

NYC Street Cart Style Chicken & Rice


Here is what you'll need!

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

White sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Chicken
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil

Rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups basmati or long grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock
½ teaspoon salt

Sriracha, harissa or your favorite hot sauce (optional to serve)
Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

PREPARATION

1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Toss chicken with lemon juice, oregano, coriander, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil. Marinade at least 15 minutes, an hour is ideal.
3. Heat a large pot over high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom lightly.
4. In a large saucepan, cook the chicken in batches until done. Remove from pan, set aside and keep warm.
5. In the same pot you cooked the chicken, add the butter, rice, turmeric and cumin. Stir to coat, cook about 1-2 minutes.
6. Add chicken stock and salt and bring to a boil.
7. Turn heat down to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork when finished and remove from heat.
8. When everything is done, dice the chicken.
9. Serve chicken pieces on top of rice, drizzle with the white sauce and add hot sauce if desired.
10. Enjoy!

Recipe by Carrie Hildebrand

Monday, July 27, 2020

Oven Baked Chicken And Rice With Garlic Butter Mushrooms


Easy Oven Baked Chicken And Rice With Garlic Butter Mushrooms mixed through is winner of a chicken dinner!

Friday, July 24, 2020

Paprika Chicken & Rice Bake


Here is what you'll need!

Paprika Chicken & Rice
Servings: 5

INGREDIENTS

5 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, diced
1 cup long grain rice
1½ cups chicken broth
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. In a large bowl, evenly season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
3. On high, heat olive oil in a oven-proof pot and place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil. Cook 5-6 minutes or the thighs develop brown crispy skin and flip over. Cook an additional 5-6 minutes to brown the other side and remove from the pot.
4. Add the garlic and onions to the pot, and cook until the onions are transparent.
5. Pour in the rice and chicken broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, bringing to a boil.
6. Add the chicken thighs back into the pot, skin-side up, on top of the rice, bring back to a boil and cover with a lid.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
8. Optional: remove chicken thighs and broil for crispy skin.
9. Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Cajun Shrimp and Rice | Food Network


Get a taste of the Bayou with this flavorful Cajun shrimp recipe.

Cajun Shrimp and Rice
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Total: 20 min
Prep: 14 min
Cook: 6 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 bunches scallions, chopped
3 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.

Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Courtesy Food Network Magazine

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Sriracha Mayo Chicken Rice Balls


Here is what you'll need!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 cups diced chicken, fully cooked
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sriracha
½ cup onions
½ cup celery
4 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Drizzle of oil for pan frying

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the chicken, mayonnaise, sriracha, onions and celery. Set aside.
2. In another mixing bowl, combine the rice and soy sauce.
3. With wet hands, take a handful of rice in one hand, press together and flatten.
4. Take a spoonful of the sriracha mayo chicken and place in the center.
5. Take another handful of rice and place on top. Using both hands, firmly press together the rice until you have a dense ball. Continue to form the rice until you have a fat triangle.
6. Pan fry the sriracha mayo chicken rice balls until lightly golden and crispy.
7. Enjoy!

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Chicken BBQ Rice Recipe By Food Fusion


A weekend special family meal for all. Chicken BBQ rice a perfectly balanced dish that everyone would love.

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Easy, Healthy Fried Rice


Here is what you'll need!

EASY, HEALTHIER FRIED RICE
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chicken breasts, diced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cups brown rice, cooked
½ cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

PREPARATION
Heat sesame oil in a skillet, and cook garlic until softened.
Add the chicken, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the carrots and broccoli, and sauté until tender.
Add the rice, soy sauce, and peas, and mix thoroughly.
Enjoy!

Monday, July 6, 2020

The Best Baked Rice and Beans - Food Wishes


Rice and beans is a famously filling, classically comforting, budget-friendly meal, which above and beyond the overall deliciousness, provides a complete protein to give you the strength to get through tough times. So, what’s the downside? There’s no downside. Plus, this baked version is foolproof, and comes out perfect every time.

Friday, July 3, 2020

Abundant July Wildlife


Rice grower Matthew Sligar talks about the wildlife in his rice fields right now and some of his favorite bird species.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Kardea Brown's Gullah Red Rice | Food Network


Kardea is sharing a dish that’s a staple of her Gullah Geechee heritage: Gullah Red Rice!

Gullah Red Rice

RECIPE COURTESY OF KARDEA BROWN
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr
Active: 20 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked parboiled rice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces smoked pork sausage, finely diced
1 large onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced
Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper

Directions

Rinse the rice until the water becomes slightly clear. (This removes the starch.)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, onion and pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and start to brown at the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir rice into the tomato mixture and cook, uncovered, and stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Add just enough water to cover the rice (about 2 cups). Tightly cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes without uncovering the baking dish. Turn off the oven, remove from the rice, fluff the rice, then cover and return to oven for 10 minutes more.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Lentils And Rice With Caramelized Onions


Lentils and rice cooked together with herbs and spices, topped with caramelized onions, fresh parsley, and lemon.

Here is what you'll need!

Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions
Servings: 4-5

INGREDIENTS
Caramelized Onions
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of olive oil

Lentils and Rice
½ medium red onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup green lentils
1 cup long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf

For Serving
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 lemon
½ cup Greek yogurt

PREPARATION
1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion slices, stirring occasionally until completely soft, dark brown, and caramelized. This will take about 30 minutes. The onions should become very dark and tacky when finished. Stir often to avoid burning.
2. In a large pot, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 3.5 cups of water, the salt, and the green lentils to the large pot. Bring to a boil, then cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the rice, cumin, cinnamon, and bayleaf to the lentils. Stir and cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
5. Serve lentils and rice topped with the caramelized onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and Greek yogurt if desired.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Vibrant Rice Fields


A look at some of the many bird species that enjoy Sacramento Valley rice fields. California rice fields provide habitat to nearly 230 wildlife species.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

One-Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken & Rice


Here’s what you need:
Yield: 4 servings with rice leftovers

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper
1 Tbsp. Paprika
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 lbs Chicken Thighs With Skin
4Tbsp. Butter
1 Yellow Onion, diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 cup Arborio Rice
1/4 cup White Wine
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 1/2 cup Milk
Pepper to taste
1 cup Parmesan
1/4 cup Parsley (Optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350˚F/ 175˚C.

Combine lemon pepper, paprika and garlic in a small bowl. In a large oven proof pot, heat olive oil on medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken and place in the pot skin side down. Cook for 3 minutes, turn the heat up to medium high and cook for an additional 2 minutes (or until browned). Turn the chicken over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside. (Don’t worry! It will finish cooking when you put it in the oven.)

With a paper towel, carefully wipe out excess fat, leaving the seasoning. On medium high, melt 2 Tbsp. of butter in the pot and add the diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent (1- 2 minutes). Add the rice and stir until it becomes translucent (1- 2 minutes). Pour in the white wine and let it cook until most of the wine has evaporated (about 2 minutes). Add the chicken broth, 1 cup of milk, and a dash of pepper and stir. Bring it to a simmer. Place the chicken back into the pot. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes (remove lid after 20 minutes).

Remove the chicken from the pot and broil on high for 2-3 minutes or until the skin has nicely browned. Add the other 2 Tbsp. butter, parmesan, 1/2 cup of milk and parsley to the rice. Stir until well combined. Return the chicken on top of the rice and serve.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Richvale Drone


Drone video flying over the rice community of Richvale and surrounding rice fields. Shot and edited by John Hannon.

Friday, June 12, 2020

This Pineapple Fried Rice Is So Fresh


Here is what you'll need!

Pineapple Fried Rice
Servings: 2

INGREDIENTS
1 pineapple
8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs, beaten
200 grams king prawns
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chili, finely diced
1 onion, finely chopped
400 grams cooked rice
150 grams mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Juice of 1 lime
2 spring onions, finely chopped

PREPARATION
1. Using a sharp knife carefully cut the pineapple in half lengthways.
2. Using the tip of a knife, cut around the edge of the pineapple being careful not to cut through the skin.
3. Slice down and across the pineapple flesh then scoop out the pineapple cubes with a spoon.
4. Discard the core and set the flesh aside.
5. In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium heat. Fry the beaten eggs in a hot wok.
6. Once cooked, push the eggs to a side and add in the prawns to the other side.
7. Fry until the prawns are just cooked. Remove eggs and prawns from the wok and set aside.
8. Heat the wok until smoking hot and pour in 6 tablespoons of oil.
9. Add the garlic, chilli, and onion and stir until fragrant.
10. Add in the rice and vegetables, and fry until rice turns slightly brown and the veggies are thoroughly cooked.
11. Add the cooked eggs and prawns, add in the fish sauce and the prepared pineapple flesh and stir until everything is well mixed together.
12. Serve in the empty pineapple halves, along with some lime juice and spring onions.
13. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole


One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole is a simple recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. A one pot meal featuring your favorite Mexican flavors that cooks all in one pan. You can't beat that! It is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option with little clean up!

Saturday, June 6, 2020

If You’re Not Eating Rice for Breakfast, You Should Be

Fry it with bacon and eggs for the ultimate savory meal.

By: Leah Scalzadonna


I am a big proponent of rice for breakfast. In fact, one of my favorite comfort dishes is a simple combo of white rice, runny fried eggs and a little salt and pepper. It might sound a bit unusual, but is it really so different than eating toast in the morning? They’re both carb-y, delicious and easy to cook, which sounds like a win in my book.

Don’t just take my word for it, though. If you want to switch up your breakfast by cooking with rice, look no further than Jet Tila’s Bacon and Egg Fried Rice class on the Food Network Kitchen app. Jet’s five-star fried rice is all about comforting flavor, which he develops in stages as he cooks bacon, a few veggies, rice and eggs. It’s a dish Jet learned to cook with his grandmother when he was three years old, and one he still loves to this day.

Though this recipe is quick and easy, Jet has a few tricks up his sleeve to make it even simpler. To start, Jet suggests that if you don’t have rice on hand (or just aren’t the best at making it), call up your local Asian restaurant and ask for a dollar or two of fried rice. As Jet says, “The secret to really great fried rice is perfectly textured, fully-grained rice. And who makes rice the best? The people who do it by the 25-pound or 50-pound per day.”

Next, Jet emphasizes the importance of letting bacon cook undisturbed. He says the bacon will sear and eventually lift from the pan on its own —and if it doesn’t, it’ll stick in little bits that are really easy to scrape up. His final (and most important piece of advice)? Once the rice and eggs are added to the pan, keep tossing to ensure that the rice gets fully coated with the eggs — as Jet explains, the egg will envelop the rice and create a rich and fluffy texture.

Once the rice is cooked, Jet incorporates a few splashes of oyster sauce and soy sauce, leaving you with a perfectly flavored fried rice that’s not too salty or weighted down. Garnish with scallions and white pepper and it’s ready to eat. Full of bacon, eggs (and even a few hidden veggies), this is a morning dish that’s sure to satisfy. We’re willing to bet that once you try it, you’ll never doubt rice for breakfast again.

Article Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/recipes/bacon-and-egg-fried-rice

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Ingredients

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1 lbs Ground Pork
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1/4 cup Sliced Green Onions
1 Bay Leaf
1 TBSP Olive Oil
1 Onion Chopped (medium)
1 Bell Pepper (green or red)
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1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Garlic
1/2 tsp Thyme
1 tsp salt
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