Savory Baked Rice
Baking rice has a slightly different texture than when it's cooked on the stove. Plus, it makes it really easy to serve for company as there's no last minute fussing.
I got this basic recipe from my grandmother. Her original recipe called for 1/2 cup butter but I've toned it down quite a bit! Saute some onion, then brown the rice a bit. Add the liquid and herbs, cover, and put in the oven with a roast chicken. Mmmm!
1/3 cup diced onion
2 Tbs butter or oil
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp thyme
Preheat the oven to 350 or 400, whichever matches what else you're cooking.
Heat the oil or butter and saute the onion about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the rice and saute another minute or two, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
Add the broth (or water if you'd rather) and seasonings and bring to a simmer. If your pan can't go in the oven, transfer this to a covered casserole dish. Otherwise, just cover and bake for an hour or so. This goes great with an oven fried chicken.
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