Water Chestnut Rice Recipe

Name: Water Chestnut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange rind, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 5 cups water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 cup brown rice; 1 cup white rice; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 140 g water chestnuts, drained; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 6 spring onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup orange rind, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
5 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup brown rice
1 cup white rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
140 g water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
6 spring onions, chopped

1
Soak orange peel and apricots in wine.
2
Bring 5 cups of water to the boil. I find the water to rice ratio is usually 3:1 for brown and 2:1 for white. Your brand may be different so follow the guidelines for water quantity for boiling the brand you are using.
3
Add bouillon cubes to the boil and add brown rice only.
4
Boil brown rice for 20 minutes and then add white rice.
5
Reduce heat and cook for another 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
6
Drain rice and combine with all other ingredients.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup orange rind, finely chopped, 1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 5 cups water, and more.

Yes, Water Chestnut Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Water Chestnut Rice

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