Infallible Rice

So a while back we had terrible stomach issues. I called my mother for suggestions on what we could eat that wouldn't make our innards feel like we'd swallowed nails. This was the rice she suggested and we love it! Very simple, very tasty. It's an excellent side whether your stomach is unhappy or not.

Infallible Rice

*I medium onion, minced
2 T butter
1 c long grain white rice, **uncooked
2 c chicken broth
Saute onion in butter. Combine with rice and hot broth. Bring to boil. Put in casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake at 325 for 20 minutes.

Variation: Add peas - as many as you'd like. We did about a cup.


*For IBS, you might want to use onion powder instead of the onions.
**We used left over rice and just warmed it up in the chicken broth - which I believe I reduced to about 1.75 or 1.5 cups of water with two bullion cubes. The rice became very soft and a little pasty, but it was still very tasty.

Lime Cilantro Rice

This is a great side dish. It goes very nicely with the Pork Roast that makes Sweet Pork Burritos. I forget how easy it is to find cilantro in Japan. If it's difficult, let me know and I'll remove the "Japan Friendly" label.

Lime Cilantro Rice

4 cups water
2 cups white rice (not instant)
4 T. lime juice
4 t chicken bouillon (or 4-5 bouillon cubes)
1/2 onion
4 t garlic –minced
½ bunch cilantro
1 can green chiles—or equivalent fresh
¾ t salt
1 T butter
1/2 t. cumin

Directions:

In a blender, combine onion, garlic, cilantro and green chiles. In a large pot, bring water, lime juice, bouillon, salt, butter and cumin to a boil. Sir in rice and blended cilantro mixture. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Goes well with green sauce and sweet pork burritos.

Pork Roast (for Sweet Pork Burritos)

The meal I tend to eat is the Sweet Pork Burritos and Lime Cilantro Rice. I've posted them as two separate dishes, but they are quite tasty together. Thanks to my sister-in-law for this wonderful recipe. I shared it with friends and they loved it. Even my spouse, who dislikes pork, enjoyed its flavor.

*Pork Roast (for Sweet Pork Burritos)

1 3lb. pork roast (trimmed of fat as much as possible)
2 cups salsa
2 cups brown sugar

Combine above ingredients in crock pot; cook for 8-10 hours on low or 6-8 hours on high. Remove roast and shred with a fork. Return shredded pork to the crock pot and stir together with the liquid in the crock pot. Let it simmer in the liquid for more intense flavor.

Goes well with Green Sauce and Lime Cilantro Rice (side).

Additional Toppings/Sides:

Rice, prepared any way you choose
Tortillas, soft (small tortillas are easier to assemble/hold)
Cheddar cheese, grated
Black beans
Tomatoes, diced
Lettuce, chopped (I use cabbage instead to add extra 'crunch' / better flavor)
Lime/Lemon to squeeze over the top

To Serve Burritos:

Top warmed tortillas with pork, cheese, green sauce and any other fillings you like. Roll up and enjoy!

*This recipe can be served over salad, too. Omit the tortillas, put pork over lettuce and drizzle sauce over the top.