VT THX: Sweet Rice, Butternut Squash And Ginger

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Sweet Rice, Butternut Squash And Ginger

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook, page 107

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Menu 1 Rice

Side Dishes Vegetables

Vegetarian Times Thanksgiving

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups short-grain or medium-grain sweet rice

6 cups warm water

3 cups butternut squash -- peeled

and chopped in 4-inch chunks

1/3 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup chopped scallions

(white and green parts)

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

(preferably freshly ground)

1 tablespoon tamari

 

MAKES 10 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS OR 5 MAIN-DISH SERVINGS

 

Used mostly for sweet dishes in Asian cookery, sweet rice has a delicious

taste and lends itself to aromatic flavors, warm spices and unusual

vegetable combinations. This recipe can serve as a side dish or entree,

preceded by a rich soup and accompanied by a green salad garnished with

toasted nuts and a basket of whole-grain buns.

 

Combine rice and water in a large bowl; soak 4 hours, or cover, refrigerate

and soak overnight.

 

Drain rice. In large bowl, combine rice with squash, raisins, scallions,

ginger, salt, cinnamon and pepper; toss to mix well. Spread a layer of

cheesecloth in an electric steamer or over 1 layer of a stackable metal or

bamboo steamer. Cover rice mixture and steam over boiling water 30

minutes. Remove rice to a serving bowl; toss with tamari. Serve immediately

 

VARIATION: If sweet rice is not available, boil 2 cups jasmine or basmati

rice 10 minutes with 2 cups water. Drain water and finish cooking rice in

steamer with vegetables and seasonings.

 

HELPFUL HINT: Peel squash with a carrot peeler, then cut in half

lengthwise, scoop out seeds and dice.

 

Per Side-Dish Serving: 176 Calories; 3g Protein; 0g Fat; 40g Carbohydrates;

0mg Cholesterol; 317mg Sodium; 2g Fiber.

 

Per Main-Dish Serving: 352 Calories; 6g Protein; 0g Fat; 80g Carbohydrates;

0mg Cholesterol; 634mg Sodium; 4g Fiber.

 

 

 

 

 

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