Yummy 201612

http://www.yummy.ph 34 December 2016

PHOTOGRAPHY:

PATRICK MARTIRES.

STYLING:

PAULYNN CHANG AFABLE.

PORTRAIT:

BOIZEI MALICDEM.

BY SHARLENE TAN

ave you noticed that we have so many rice varieties in the market today? There’s long-grain wild rice, black rice, and even rice made of corn!

You can use these different kinds for different recipes. Some ideas: Make a cold salad, cook a sweet and creamy pudding, and whip up a

sticky rice cake.

The recipe I am sharing with you is a different take on mixed fried rice. I usually associate mixed rice with grains tossed in high heat with

lots of oil. This version, however, is healthy, delicious, and best of all, easy to make! The black rice gives the dish a slightly nutty texture, and

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in the mix, this will surely be a hit this Christmas season. Serve it with turkey or roast pork, and include other delicious sides for a fabulous

feast. Happy holidays!

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BLACK RICE WITH

CRANBERRIES,

PEARS, AND

WALNUTS

Serves 5

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 40 minutes

 2 cups organic black rice

 1 chicken bouillon cube

 ¼ teaspoon salt

 3 tablespoons olive oil

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 2 pears, peeled, halved,

cored, and diced

 2 teaspoons minced fresh

thyme leaves

 ¦|³ cup chopped toasted walnuts

 ½ cup sweetened

dried cranberries

1 Combine rice, bouillon cube,

3½ cups water, and salt in a medium

saucepan over medium-high heat.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to

low, then cover and cook until rice

is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl.

2 While rice is cooking, heat oil in a

pan. Sauté onions and celery until

soft. Add pears and cook for 2 to

3 minutes. Turn off heat, then toss in

thyme, walnuts, and cranberries.

3 Add mixture to cooked rice

and toss until ingredients are well

combined. Serve warm.