Fluffy Rice with Chestnuts
Main Dishes • Russian
Description
Recipe taken from the book 'Delicious Grains. 365 Best Recipes.'
Ingredients
- Rice 1½ cups
- Peeled chestnuts 5 oz
- Mulled Wine 1 tablespoon
- Toasted Sesame 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Remove the chestnuts from the syrup, dry them, cut in half, place in boiling salted water, and cook for 30–40 seconds, then dry again.
Step 2
Rinse the rice in several waters and dry it.
Step 3
Pour 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of chestnut syrup, and wine over the prepared rice and cook until partially done.
Step 4
Add the chestnuts to the porridge and keep covered on high heat for 20–30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Before serving, stir the rice with a spatula, portion onto plates, and sprinkle with a mixture of sesame seeds and salt.
Step 7
This dish can be served as a standalone meal or as a side dish to fish or seafood.
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