Name: Green rice
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pickled jalapeno chillies; 6 green onions, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 medium green capsicum, chopped; 2 cup (400 grams) long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

Green rice

Essentially a simple spicy pilaf, green rice is a great side dish for any number of mains, but especially good with Asian-style crispy-skinned chicken and Cajun-spiced fish.

Serves 8

Cook

20M

Ingredients

1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pickled jalapeno chillies

6 green onions, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 medium green capsicum, chopped

2 cup (400 grams) long-grain white rice

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

Method

1.Place 1 cup stock in processor with jalapenos and onion; process until pulpy.

2.In large, heavy-based saucepan, heat oil; add garlic and capsicum. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.

3.Add rice to saucepan; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until translucent.

4.Add remaining stock and chilli mixture to the pan, bring to the boil, then reduce heat. Cook, covered, for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

5.Remove rice from the heat, toss with a fork and stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and coriander; serve.