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Bellepepper
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Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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 Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 08:39:02 AM
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What is the difference in Basmati and other kinds of rice? I have a recipe that calls for basmati but you only cook it for 20 min. Recipe says to bring rice to boil, place browned chicken on top and bake for 20 min. I only use brown rice and it takes 45-50 min. Suppose I can cook the rice for 20 min or so, then place chicken on top and bake for another 20 min? I can't find basmati rice anywhere around here. Really want to try this recipe and don't want to mess it up. It is called Curried chicken with Coconut Rice.
Thanks
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 4:27:38 PM
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If there is a Target with a grocery nearby, you may be able to find it in the Asian foods section.
Cindy
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Sheep Mom 2
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 4:30:42 PM
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Basmati rice is an aromatic rice that comes from India. Many healthfood stores carry it. We can get it here at Costco too. It is a very good rice and is a wonderful compliment to curries.
Blessings, Sheri
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 4:51:16 PM
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Sam's and Walmart sell it too. I love it. It has a very distinctive flavor apart from other rices. And it is a very long, thin grain. It is especially good with dishes calling for curry.
Mary Beth
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ddmashayekhi
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2012 : 8:11:03 PM
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Basmati is the type of rice they use in Iran (my husband is originally from there). It is the only kind of rice we will eat. We prefer the basmati grown in the Himalayas. We live in a very international area and buy it at a grocery store that caters to Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Greek & Polish cuisines.
It is a long grain white rice and is delicious if you add some extra butter to it after it has cooked up. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes with the lid still on then stir the melted butter with a fork.
Enjoy!
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prayin granny
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Linda
Kansas
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.Linz.
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Lindsey
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 6:51:31 PM
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I'd follow the recipe as is - basmati doesn't take nearly as much time to cook as brown rice does. It's delicious, especially with the spicy Asian dishes that usually call for it, because the flavor is distinct and it almost acts as a cooling balance to the spice.
Usually we have it on a side, or cook the rice and the curry separately, so I've never baked it in the oven. I use Jamie Oliver's method of cooking basmati rice, and it always turns out great. http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/rice-recipes/light-fluffy-rice
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 8:16:39 PM
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| We love Basmati rice. It has a lovely fragrance and flavor. Nutritionally, it's better than white rice if you're watching your blood sugar, though of course brown or wild rice is even better for that. |
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