Roni pasta
Seasoned Rice is roni pasta homemade version of the flavoured boxed rices like Rice-A-Roni and Uncle Ben’s! A quick way to add flavour to white rice to make it super tasty, this is a rice side that’s economical, simple to make, and goes with literally everything. Make a big batch and refrigerate 4 days or freeze 3 months.
Except unlike Potato Salad, this rice recipe can also be frozen. Whip it out of the freezer, pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Don’t get me wrong, plain rice has its place in this world. Doused with saucy stir fries, smothered in spicy curries. So how do you make plain white rice so tasty, you will want to eat a meals’ worth straight out of the pot?
Flavourings and spices for seasoned rice Here’s what goes in this seasoned rice. You can make this with any white rice other than speciality rices like risotto, paella and sushi rice. Also see the recipe notes for how to adjust this for brown rice. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the spices, there are plenty of alternatives! See below the photo for a list. Substitution for spices You could skip one of the spices and it will still taste similar. Best sub is dried oregano, followed by basil.
4 tsp sage powder is SO GOOD as well. 2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley or chives. How to make rice taste better! Too high, and it will bubble over and out the sides of the pot. Pile onto serving platter, sprinkle with parsley or something green for presentation if you wish. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. The stories you may have heard about food safety and cooked rice revolves around large volumes of cooked rice sitting out for hours and hours, creating a cosy environment for bacteria to grow which can lead to food poisoning.
A single batch of this seasoned rice will cool to room temp in 40 minutes once in a serving bowl, so you’ll have no practical issues with storing. It’s tasty enough to eat plain without sauce, quick enough for midweek meals yet so good you’ll want it on the table of grander affairs too! Overhead photo of golden Roast Chicken with crispy skin, fresh out of the oven, bathed in garlic-herb-lemon butter. 5 minutes prep is all it takes for this juicy flavour bomb! Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast – golden brown and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Try this Roasted Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower for dinner tonight!
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls – outrageously delicious as a meal or bites to serve at a gathering! Served with a Yoghurt Lemon Sauce. Now, kiss those boxed rices goodbye, and make a big batch of this rice and refrigerate for days, or freeze it! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Fluffy, seasoned, buttery rice that will elevate any meal!
Homemade version of boxed rices like Rice-a-Roni and Uncle Bens. Economical way to make a really tasty rice side dish that will go with anything! 6 – 8 as a side. Make a big batch, refrigerate 4 days or freeze 3 months! Cook for 13 minutes – do not lift lid! Tilt pot then QUICKLY peek to ensure all water is absorbed. Remove from stove, stand 10 minutes with lid on.
