Each of the women at least once did not know the answer to the question of what to cook for dinner. At the same time, who does not want the dish to be simple, wholesome, tasty, and also does not take much time. Of course, there are no such hostesses. We will tell you further recipes that will pleasantly surprise you. Your dinner will be from the usual products, suitable for those who follow the figure, and even vegetarians will be satisfied. Today we will cook rice with corn and some other products, but we will learn more about this later.
It is interesting! In our country, corn has been grown since the 18th century, a long time ago, isn't it? But not so long ago, as Indians and Mexicans began to cultivate it. The ancestors of these peoples used corn for food 10 thousand years ago, but some excavations showed that the culture existed even 55 thousand years ago.
This recipe is really very simple and will not make you spend a lot of time and money, because there are products in every kitchen, well, unless you have to go to the nearest store for a can of corn. The cooking process itself will take literally half an hour, while you get a low-calorie dish.
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Rice should be washed thoroughly with a colander. The less flowing from the groats of white water, the dish will be more crumbly. We calcinate the pan with a small amount of vegetable oil, at this time wash, clean and chop our onion. It is desirable that it be large or take two. Fry the vegetable in a frying pan until it is rosy, at the end add about a third of a teaspoon of your favorite spices or turmeric, as we already advised.
We boil water, and while it boils, pour rice to the onion and mix everything well so that the cereal is mixed with small and spices. The water boiled, pour the grits and onions right in the pan, pour salt to taste. Now, under the lid, the rice will languish until cooked, and five minutes before turning off the fire we add a jar of corn, which, of course, needs to be drained through a colander. Very simple and quick, you can serve grilled meat or boiled chicken breast with a dish.
Did you know? Our usual corn will not be able to grow in the wild without our participation. The fact is that a culture can grow only from seeds, but if the ears just fall into the soil, they will not be able to sprout, but will rot.
Learned how to cook rice with corn? But this is not one recipe, we will tell you others. This time he will cook a dish with cheese and tomatoes, which will appeal to the stronger sex.
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We wash the cereals with a colander. We cook rice so that it is slightly salted, the water should cover the cereal in a saucepan for about two fingers. I wash the tomatoes, cut them in half rings, chop the onions, and drain the corn with a colander. Finely chop the greens, three cheese. When the cereal is cooked, then put it in a pan, where butter has already been warmed up. Lightly fry our rice, then combine it with vegetables, cover, if necessary add more, simmer for 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs and cheese before serving.
Such a dish can be either independent, or served with meat or fish. But further, we suggest you get acquainted with another delicious recipe, only now we will prepare rice with corn and green peas.
You will have a very useful dinner, because it has several types of vegetables, and we all know them.
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We rinse the grits to make the glass whitish. Wash and clean onions and carrots, chop, fry in vegetable oil. To fry, pour out our groats, put a spoonful of butter only here, mix, lightly frying. Then pour half a liter of water. We stew vegetables and rice until half ready, then pour out peas and corn, after draining the water from the cans. In the dish we put salt and spices to taste.
For information! Pea culture is no less ancient than corn, as excavations have shown in many countries that the seeds were still in the Stone Age.
This is a rice recipe with corn and carrots. Simple, like the previous one, but the taste of the dish will be different, because there will also be meat - chicken, a great option for men who do not like vegetarian and dietary foods.
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Cut the chicken into strips, and to make it easier to do, slightly freeze the meat. Wash, clean vegetables, chop them. We set rice to cook in salted water 1: 2. Fry chicken with spices, salt in vegetable oil, then add vegetables here and fry them all together. You can pour the tomato paste into the pan and simmer for 5-7 minutes. After that, put the boiled rice here, mix, cover the corn and put a little butter, simmer for about five minutes. The dish can be decorated with fresh herbs and serve light salad to it.
Now we are preparing a dish for busy people, rice with corn will be stewed in a slow cooker. Preparation takes only five minutes, and then everything will be done by smart household appliances.
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We wash and clean all vegetables, remove seeds from pepper, chop. Thoroughly rinse the groats. In the slow cooker, select the "Frying" mode, pour oil into the bowl, put vegetables and fry, but pepper will go last. You also put corn to all vegetables. Now pour the rice, fill it with water so that it covers the contents for 1-2 cm, salt, put spices and simmer for half an hour in the "Pilaf" mode. But before serving, try to see if the rice has cooked, otherwise extend the time. You can add tomato paste and garlic, and decorate the finished dish with a sprig of dill or rosemary.
What could be easier than this kind of rice with corn and other vegetables. You save time while making healthy meals for yourself and your family. Enjoy your meal!
For fried rice with corn and egg, rinse the rice in several waters and boil in salted water until tender, according to the time indicated on the package. This dish is better to cook from long-grain rice, I used basmati.
Fold the finished rice in a colander, wait until all the water drains.
Cut the onion into a small dice.
Heat the odorless vegetable oil in a pan and add chopped onion, mix and wait until the onion becomes clear.
At this time add to the onion. It is not necessary to defrost beforehand; in hot oil it thaws so quickly.
Mix the corn with onions, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Shake 2 eggs in a separate bowl.
Move the vegetables in the pan to the side and pour the egg mixture, mix the eggs quickly so that they are evenly fried.
Add garlic squeezed through a press, pour soy sauce and mix the contents of the pan. If there is no sauce, then you can simply salt the dish to taste.
Close the pan with a lid and let the fried rice with corn and egg stew well for 2-3 minutes. If you fry the rice for longer in a pan, it will become more crispy and dark in color.
Put the finished rice with corn on a plate and decorate with chopped herbs, for example, green onions.
If desired, the mixture of vegetables can be changed and green peas, carrots, sweet peppers, etc. can be added to the corn. The dish is sweet and very tender.
Fried rice with corn and egg is ideal for fish or seafood dishes.
Rice with corn is an enrichment of the body with vitamins of group B, as well as A, C, PP, E and H. In addition, this “pair” contains many minerals, trace elements, fiber and starch. It is also pleasant that their cost is relatively small - if we consider ordinary varieties.
Inexpensive, but high-quality options for these cereals, which are in every decent supermarket, can open new flavoring shades of familiar products in an economical and useful side dish.
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The side dish is especially good with finely chopped fresh dill.
The second name of corn is maize. That is how it is called in the homeland of this culture - in America, and in many other countries of the world.
Crab salad is a beautiful and very satisfying snack, which is not necessary to cook only on holidays. Many people know how to make it, but not everyone gets it tasty! The secret is in the right proportions of products.
How to do:
For everyday use, in order to save time, all the ingredients of crab salad with rice and corn can be finely chopped and mixed with mayonnaise. The main thing - in any version of the salad, let it soak for at least 2-3 hours. You can slightly change the recipe and prepare a dish not with rice, but with peas and corn.
The next recipe involving the main components is a more satisfying option, a side dish to the bird.
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The dish is well served with soft pita bread and a salad of fresh vegetables seasoned with herbs.
Another version of rice with corn and chicken in the oven, prepared in combination with chicken drumsticks. Chicken legs are called “lazy” because this recipe is designed for minimal effort and time. Of course, this is suitable for busy people.
For 6 servings you will need:
Cooking begins in the evening, on the eve of the day of use.
The dish turns juicy, delicate and delicious!
There is also a large number of vegetarian dishes from rice and corn, which can be consumed on their own, or you can also garnish. One of them is a spicy recipe with the addition of tomatoes.
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Arrange on plates, add the remaining grated cheese and greens on top - in portions.
For sharpness, garlic can be added to greens.
Fresh and frozen corn is healthier than canned. However, this cereal is also good in canned food. But with conservation, a certain amount of nutrients decreases.
The possibilities of combining rice and corn in cooking open up a good scope for imagination! In addition to salads, side dishes and vegetarian recipes, these cereals give an excellent taste to hot dishes.
This is a recipe for national Mexican cuisine. The soup is thick, spicy and very tasty. And you should call it “rice-tortilla”!
A diet based on rice and corn has a beneficial effect on human health and appearance. Dishes are not only tasty, but also original. However, when buying cereals or canned food, you must always look for the inscription on the packaging: "The product does not contain GMOs."