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Sweet Rice, Butternut Squash And Ginger Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Sweet Rice, Butternut Squash And Ginger
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  Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sweet rice (short or possibly medium grain)
  • 6 c. hot water
  • 3 c. minced butternut squash (1/4-in)
  • 1/3 c. golden brown raisins
  • 1/4 c. minced scallions with greens
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper freshly grnd
  • 1 Tbsp. tamari soy sauce

Directions

  1. Combine rice and water in a large bowl; soak 4 hrs, or possibly cover, chill and soak overnight.
  2. 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 possibly over 1 layer of a stackable metal or possibly bamboo steamer. Put rice mix in steamer, cover and steam over boiling water 30 min. Then remove rice mix to a serving bowl; toss with tamari. Serve immediately.
  3. Makes 5 main-dish servings, or possibly 10 side-dish servings. Nutrition information per main-dish serving: 352 calories, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 634
  4. Variation: If sweet rice is not available, boil 2 c. jasmine or possibly basmati rice 10 min with 2 c. water. Drain water and finish cooking rice in steamer with vegetables and seasonings.
  5. TIP: Peel squash with a carrot peeler, then cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and dice.
  6. Finish Time:"5:00"
  7. NOTES : Allow time to soak the rice: 4 hours or possibly overnight.