rice and egg
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Eggs go well with rice. This recipe uses poached eggs. Often a raw egg is broken over hot cooked rice and as the egg is mixed into the hot rice the heat of the rice cooks the egg.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 or 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons bottled taco sauce or salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 4 - eggs
- 1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
How To Make rice and egg
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Step 1RICE: In medium saucepan stir together water, rice, onion, garlic and salt, if desired. Cover. Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water simmering.
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Step 2About 10 minutes before rice is done, stir in green pepper and taco sauce. Re-cover and cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes longer.
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Step 3Stir in tomato. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm while poaching eggs.
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Step 4EGGS: In saucepan or deep omelet pan, bring 2 to 3 inches of water to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water gently simmering. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break several into bowl.
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Step 5Holding dish close to water's surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1 into water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 6With slotted spoon, lift out eggs. Drain in spoon or on paper towels and trim any rough edges, if desired.
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Step 7TO SERVE: Spoon 1/4 (1/2) of the reserved rice mixture onto each of 4 (2) plates. Top each with 1 (2) of the poached eggs, sprinkle each egg with 1 tablespoon of the cheese.
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Category:
Eggs
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Japanese
Method:
Stove Top
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