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Rice: Decorative Rice Mold




Source of Recipe


TLC - Rice and Grains


Recipe Introduction


"Welcome the freshness of spring with this bouquet-topped savory rice mold."



List of Ingredients




2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 or 6 green onion tops, blanched*
1 large carrot, peeled, diagonally sliced and blanched*
1 large radish, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
*To blanch green onion tops and carrots, fill medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add green onions; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Drain. Add immediately to bowl of ice water to stop cooking process. Set aside.

Recipe



Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in rice, broth, parsley, basil, oregano, turmeric, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Meanwhile, spray 6-cup souffle dish or round casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Using sharp knife or scissors, cut green onion tops into leaf and stem shapes; cut carrot and radish slices into flower shapes. Set aside.
When rice is cooked, remove saucepan from heat; stir in cheese. Spoon into prepared dish; press down firmly to compact rice mixture. Let stand 10 minutes.
Invert dish onto serving platter; gently shake to loosen rice, if necessary. Remove dish. Decorate with green onion tops and carrot and radish slices as shown in photo. Garnish, if desired. Serve warm.

SERVES 10-12

Note: This mold can be made ahead of time and easily reheated in microwave oven. Prepare rice mixture as directed; place in microwavable 1-1/2-quart dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Unmold and decorate as directed.