Author Topic: Chookie's Rice - absorption method  (Read 10107 times)

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22012
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« on: February 13, 2010, 11:35:45 am »
HELP ,    I don't know where to post this recipe.   It is "Fluffy Rice",  not cooked in the basket ,  and not wet like risotto. It is light, single grain rice like in Chinese or Indian rice.  It is very simple, so maybe it is  posted somewhere else.

250g of rice weighed into bowl
Pour 480g(weighed into bowl) of BOILING water over rice.
Cook 4-5 mins,on Varoma temp.,  :-: ^^, that is until water boils.
Turn off and cover top with a tea towel.  Leave for 25 mins.
Fluff with fork

I haven't experimented with quantities,  but I think you could probably double the amount of rice and water.
It would also be suitable for Indian recipes where you cook onion, garlic and ginger in oil,  you could then add the rice and continue with the recipe.
I think it also would be possible to tip the rice, once it has boiled,  into the serving dish  (heated with boiling water).   This would then free up the bowl for other uses.

Offline Thermomixer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8369
    • View Profile
    • Thermomixer
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2010, 10:41:43 pm »
...or get a second bowl?  Thanks Chookie - have to try this
Thermomixer in Australia

http://thermomix-er.blogspot.com/ - my blog

http://thermomixmagic.blogspot.com/ - our joint blog in Oz - please feel free to join us.

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22012
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2010, 07:59:52 am »
Thanks Thermomixer for swapping it over.    I hope you are feeling better.

Offline Thermomixer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8369
    • View Profile
    • Thermomixer
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2010, 01:41:10 am »
Thanks Chookie - feeling better, just busy now catching up
Thermomixer in Australia

http://thermomix-er.blogspot.com/ - my blog

http://thermomixmagic.blogspot.com/ - our joint blog in Oz - please feel free to join us.

Offline judydawn

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 40098
    • View Profile
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2010, 05:33:54 am »
Was that the summer cold that knocked you Thermomixer - missed your daily postings & glad to have you back  :-* :-*
Judy from North Haven, South Australia

Make the most of every day, you never know what is around the corner.

Offline meganjane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3723
    • View Profile
    • The Bush Gourmand
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2010, 02:52:07 pm »
Good to hear that you're better TMxer.

That's a great idea chookie. I often wondered how I would make the Indian style rice where you fry spices etc in ghee and add the rice.
A great cook is one who can rustle up a fabulous family meal with some freezer burnt chops, wilted carrots, sprouting potatoes and cabbage that's gone brown on the cut edges.
The Bush Gourmand

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22012
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2010, 12:09:53 am »
Just cook whatever spices, ginger garlic and onion as usual,  in bowl.  Tip in rice and proceed as instructions.  couldn't be easier.   The stirring, while reaching boil,  will stir the spices through.  Meganjane,   hope this is clear ;D

Offline meganjane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3723
    • View Profile
    • The Bush Gourmand
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2010, 05:43:19 am »
Yep, sure is! :)

If you need your  *: in  a hurry, just transfer rice to Thermoserve Bowl.
A great cook is one who can rustle up a fabulous family meal with some freezer burnt chops, wilted carrots, sprouting potatoes and cabbage that's gone brown on the cut edges.
The Bush Gourmand

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22012
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chookie's Rice - absorption method
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2010, 11:14:42 am »
MJ,  good tip,  I would warm the server first with boiling water,  like i do for risotto.