Decorative Rice Mold

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Decorative Rice Mold
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
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Welcome the freshness of spring with this bouquet-topped savory rice mold.
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



Preparation:
1.
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.

2.
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.

3.
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.

4.
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.


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.



This recipe appears in: Rice & Grains