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gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:04 pm

Do I need to cover it? Will the water evaporate if I don't?

Every time I try this I end up with uncooked rice towards the top.
Shaking

Any tips for me? Thanks a bunch.

shoy18

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:08 pm

you must cover it!
just cook it like it says on the package, I usually add margarine and spices to the water before its cooked, and stir half way through.

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:13 pm

Now I gotta get it out of the oven. Rolling Eyes

Thank you, shoy!

DefyGravity

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:15 pm

I also have problems with uncooked rice sometimes when I make it in the oven (and I always cover it). I started making it on the stovetop all the time now. Less chance of mess-up!

shoy18

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:16 pm

DefyGravity wrote:

I also have problems with uncooked rice sometimes when I make it in the oven (and I always cover it). I started making it on the stovetop all the time now. Less chance of mess-up!

funny, I have such trouble with it on the stove!

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:19 pm

I can't believe I started this in "Salads and Dips." Confused

Thanks for your input, Defy. We'll see what happens. It's not just rice, it's also chicken and sw. potato all in one pan. I'm hoping it can be dinner tonight.

chocolate moose

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 2:58 pm

my mom never could make rice on the stove, so I never learned how to.

oven rice is good, but it's best - lightest - from the steamer.

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 3:50 pm

Looks like a flop once again. I guess I'm in the stovetop camp when it comes to rice. Confused

chocolate moose

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 3:51 pm

what happened ?

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 3:53 pm

The top layer of rice is uncooked.

I guess we'll scrape that layer away and eat the rest, as usual.

DefyGravity

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 3:56 pm

Wait - are you cooking the chicken and the rice all in one pan?

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 4:07 pm

Yup, with sweet potatoes in there too.

DefyGravity

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 4:20 pm

I've never been able to cook rice under chicken in the oven. Most recipes that I've seen, say to cook the rice separately (on the stove) till it's nearly cooked, and then put it under the chicken.

I can cook one cup of regular rice in the oven - regular white rice, not brown, without any problems, but once I double the recipe, or try and mix with brown rice, it doesn't come out very well. It could be because I don't have the right size casserole dish - which could be your issue as well.

However, I have NO luck with cooking rice underneath chicken. When I put potatoes underneath chicken, I always bake them till they're partially ready, and then put the chicken on top and then bake. The chicken just cooks sooo much faster than the potatoes and rice.

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 4:24 pm

You're right, the exact same thing happens to me with potatoes.

I know someone who does this chicken and rice in one pan every single week for Shabbos (with different sauces) and I just don't understand why it doesn't work for me.

Quote:

It could be because I don't have the right size casserole dish - which could be your issue as well.

I'm using a regular 9x13 pan, maybe it's too much food for that size. The lady I know who does this uses the huge double-size pan, whatever size that is.

Thanks for the thought, Defy. I'll experiment with a bigger one next time.

Love My Babes

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 4:49 pm

I have a clear recipe for rice in the oven if anyone is interested in the instuctions u can pm me, or let me know and ill post.

also, I always make rice and chicken together in a pot! it is so good and it only takes 45 mins to an hour!

saute onions in a little oil
brown chicken on each side a couple of mins
add spices
add rice and cover the chicken with water, but make sure the water is double the amount of rice, like one cup rice, at least 2 cups water. sometimes I add more water if it doesnt look like enough.
bring water to a boil and then simmer for 45 mins or until its to your liking.

its really good and easy and only one pot to wash!!!!

if you have questions, u can pm me.

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 4:49 pm

It didn't come out so bad in the end. I stirred the top layer of rice towards the bottom and left it in the oven a little extra. It all cooked and the top got nice and crunchy.

Raisin

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 5:03 pm

I make rice in the oven often and it always comes out perfect. However the person who gave me the recipe said I must use Uncle Bens brand rice - do they have the in the US? it is long grain american rice.

gryp

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 5:06 pm

We have Uncle Ben's here, but I've never seen it in bulk. I buy Carolina.

shoy18

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 5:10 pm

I always make brown rice in the oven.

my mother makes this chicken cutlet and rice dish all the time all ingrediants go in raw, I can get the recipe if you want.

Mitzvahmom

Tue, Jan 22 2008, 5:10 pm

question GR...

Do you pour hot water or just water from the sink??

I make the chicken with rice thing like what you said... I told it once to a family member, and forgot to mention to use boiling water and not tap water..

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