Best Catherines Magic Green Tea Rice Recipes

MIRACLE RICE

Steps:

• For the rice: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Butter the inside of a 10-inch nonstick ring mold very well all the way to the top. Coat the inside with the breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess, and set aside.
• Add the chicken broth to a medium saucepan along with the salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is just under al dente and the mixture is creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Place the mozzarella, Taleggio, Parmesan and garlic in a large bowl. Add the hot rice to the cheese mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir well to combine until the cheeses are melted. Add the cream to moisten. Fold in the black pepper, scallions and lemon juice. Spoon the rice mixture into the prepared ring mold and press down to pack it in tightly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on top and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
• For the sauce: Meanwhile, combine the tomato puree, mascarpone, salt, basil and Parmesan rind in a medium skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer, stirring often, for about 15 minutes. Keep warm to serve.
• For the peas: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and shallots to the skillet and cook until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and salt and cook until bright green and warmed through, another 5 minutes. Keep warm.
• To finish: Let the rice mold cool slightly for 10 to 15 minutes. Place a large, flat plate over the top of the mold and, using a kitchen towel as hot pads, carefully invert the rice onto the plate. Cover the entire rice ring with the slices of prosciutto cotto, leaving the hole open in the center. Spoon some of the peas into the center and decorate with Italian parsley sprigs, if using. To serve, use a serrated knife to cut slices. Serve with the peas and sauce.

MATCHA GREEN RICE

Steps:

• Put the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs clear. Shake well to remove as much water as possible. Set the sieve over a bowl to continue draining, 5 minutes.
• Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and whisk in 1 3/4 cups water, the matcha and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the seaweed snacks into matchsticks with kitchen shears. Mix the vinegar and sugar in a small bowl until dissolved.
• Fluff the rice and gently fold in the vinegar-sugar mixture, pickled ginger, scallion whites, sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds and salt to taste. Divide among bowls and top with the seaweed snacks, scallion greens and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

CATHERINE'S MAGIC GREEN TEA RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a pan or bowl with the lemon juice and water to cover and soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Drain the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse well under running cold water. Put the rice in a 2-quart casserole dish or other baking dish with a fitted lid. Pour the tea and broth over the rice, add the salt, and carefully stir. Cover and bake for 40 to 60 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the moisture. Fluff with a fork, then add the scallions and fluff again.
• variation
• If you'd rather cook this dish on the stovetop, here's how: Bring the tea and broth to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in the rice and salt. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Check the rice, and if there are steam holes in the top, it's ready; if not, cook for about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, then add the scallions and fluff again. This recipe also works well in a rice cooker; just add all of the ingredients and press the cook button.
• storage
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month.
• nutrition information
• (per serving)
• Calories: 175
• Total Fat: 1.1g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 330mg
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CHEESY RICE CAKE STUFFED WITH HERBS AND GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan.
• In a saucepot, bring the stock, rice, 1 cup water and butter to a boil. Stir, cover and cook 16 to 17 minutes. Stir in three-quarters of the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cool.
• Pile half of the rice into the cake pan and mold across the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
• Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the fennel, garlic, onions, raisins and some salt and pepper, and cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the herbs. Wilt in the chard and season with a little nutmeg, then deglaze the pan with the wine and cook to evaporate. When the greens have cooked down, remove them from the heat and fill the cake with the greens. Top the cake with the remaining rice and then with the breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining cheese. Dot the cake top with the butter and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temp, or chill and freeze for a make-ahead meal. Reheat covered in a moderate oven until heated through, then crisp up the top uncovered.

GREEN TEA RICE

Steps:

• Place tea bags in a 4 c measuring cup and cover with 3 c water. Steep 7-10 minutes and discard the tea bags.
• Combine rice, garlic, ginger, and tea in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add frozen vegetables and cover pan again. Cook 5-10 minutes more, or until tea is absorbed and vegetables are hot and crisp-tender. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.