Risi Bisi

Risi Bisi is a simple rice dish that can be served with just about anything. Risi Bisi is a traditional Italian rice dish that is simple yet flavorful and can be served with just about anything. This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a delicious and tasty meal. Risi Bisi is made with Arborio rice, which is a short-grain rice that is commonly used in Italian cuisine. The rice is cooked with chicken or vegetable broth until it is tender and creamy, and then peas are added to the mix.

The peas are gently cooked in the broth until they are soft and tender, and the rice is flavored with garlic and onions. One of the best things about Risi Bisi is that it can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. It is a versatile dish that goes well with a variety of meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be served as a vegetarian dish by simply using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Risi Bisi is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, as the peas add a pop of color and nutrition to the dish. Risi Bisi is a dish that is easy to prepare and can be cooked in a short amount of time. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot

risi bisi

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Course: Rice Dishes

Cuisine: International

Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2- 2 cups rice
  • 1 cup green peas garden peas, petits pois
  • 1 tbsp. ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large pimento finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/4 stick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Chop garlic, pimento, celery and ginger.
  • Boil rice and drain. (Note: To add flavor to rice, boil it in chicken or beef stock.)
  • Place the frozen green peas in hot water for 15 minutes to make sure it thaws and the wrinkles are removed. The peas should look nice and plump before you use it. Add the butter to a deep pot. Allow it to melt over a low flame to prevent the butter from burning.
  • Add the garlic, pimento, celery, and ginger. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the ingredients are soft.
  • Add the peas and half the portion of rice to the pot, and mix.
  • Then add the rest of the rice; add salt gradually and mix thoroughly. Serve warm.

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Risi Bisi

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Rice Dishes
Cuisine: International
Servings: 5
Calories:
Author: Felix

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2- 2 cups rice
  • 1 cup green peas garden peas, petits pois
  • 1 tbsp. ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large pimento finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/4 stick
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Chop garlic, pimento, celery and ginger.
  • Boil rice and drain. (Note: To add flavor to rice, boil it in chicken or beef stock.)
  • Place the frozen green peas in hot water for 15 minutes to make sure it thaws and the wrinkles are removed. The peas should look nice and plump before you use it. Add the butter to a deep pot. Allow it to melt over a low flame to prevent the butter from burning.
  • Add the garlic, pimento, celery, and ginger. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the ingredients are soft.
  • Add the peas and half the portion of rice to the pot, and mix.
  • Then add the rest of the rice; add salt gradually and mix thoroughly. Serve warm.
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