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The Fair Trade Cook Book
The FAIRTRADE COOKBOOK
Fair Trade Recipes for a Fairer World

Rice

Rice This is the grain that feeds so many people.
It is the ideal accompaniment for many spicy foods, simple to prepare, quick to cook.
Wholegrain brown rice is best for you being high in fibre, but white rice is softer on the palate.

Some Indian Fair Trade rices are available, mainly from Traidcraft.
Servings: I use 60g / 2 oz per person.
This is an English dish.

Ingredients

60 gm FAIRTRADE Rice
5 ml FAIRTRADE turmeric
60 gm frozen peas
30gm FAIRTRADE raisins or FAIRTRADE sultanas
FAIRTRADE Sources
Raisins
Sultanas
Rice
Herbs and Spices

Method

Measure out the amount of rice you need and wash the rice under the cold tap (in a seive) for a minute or so.
Meanwhile boil a good quantity of water.
When the water is at a rolling boil, add the rice, and stir immediately to prevent sticking.
Once the water is back at the boil, reduce to about half heat and allow the rice to cook. . .
. . for 12 to 15 minutes for white rice.
. . for 25 to 35 minutes for brown rice.
Test for "done" by nibbling a grain or two. There should be no crunchy texture.
Drain the rice and wash with boiling water if you think it needs it.
Serve.

Boiled rice: Variations.

Add 5 ml Fair Trade Turmeric as the water is boiling for yellow rice.
Add some peas just before the end of the cooking for Peas Pilau.
Add FAIRTRADE Raisins as the water is boiling
Rice is a very versatile grain and can be used in a variety of ways, including:
Vegetable rice
Nasi Goreng
Go to Rice Dishes for a FAIRTRADE COOKBOOK list.