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Corn and Rice Medley

SUBMITTED BY: Retta PHOTO BY: bbrklyn555

"Very nice with crab cakes, or chicken. basmati rice is best for this recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 3 large shallots, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  3. In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PENCILOID
Even though this recipe looks like it might taste bland, the peppermint adds an unexpected... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by COURTNEYNL
All of my favorite ingredients in one dish. I loved this one. Thanks for a GREAT recipe! The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by LIFTINGHANDS
yummy! I always make short grain sticky rice, but i needed a change for an indian dish. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by CHEFINYOURKITCHEN
I always use Jasmine rice for every rice dish. This is very fresh tasting and tasty. I'm a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by BERDISA
This is a really good base recipe that can be made great! I cooked the rice in 1 cup organic,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by Stephanesia
I like corn, and I like rice... so I've made a couple of these corn/rice recipes and they've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by Jenny N.
Loved the mint in this... Loved the shallots. I'm thinking of adding garlic next time or,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by MMENYART
This was excellent and so easy to make! Great as a leaftover too! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by WICKEYNOVA
This was good---will make again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Lady Fire
This is a delightful side with seemingly unrelated ingredients. Both my husband and... MORE