Many are very fond of fish dishes. And not only because they are tasty and healthy, but also because they are easy and simple to cook. Today we want to discuss different ways of cooking fish with rice. Such a dish can be varied with vegetables.
We use a slow cooker
Today, many can boast of a novelty in their kitchen. This is a miracle machine called a slow cooker. She will become a reliable assistant to every housewife. Rice with fish cooked in a slow cooker is a very healthy dish. This classic option includes many therapeutic diets. These products are very popular in Japan, famous for the traditions of a truly healthy diet.
To cook fish in a slow cooker is possible in several ways, but it is advisable to immediately pick up a side dish for it. Well, what about fish can be served better than rice?
Products
To cook rice with fish in a slow cooker, you will need:
- 500 g of sea fish;
- 250 g of rice;
- 2 medium onions;
- 250 g of tomatoes;
- 200 ml of water;
- garlic to taste;
- parsley and dill;
- lemon;
- butter;
- salt pepper.
Butcher the fish, but rather take a filet prepared in advance. Cut it into slices and put in a separate bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice. To taste, salt, pepper and cover with half chopped herbs. If desired, can be added for the taste of olive oil. Close the container tightly.
Prepared fish must be refrigerated for one hour to make it more juicy.
Start cooking
Heat the multicooker bowl, grease it with oil. Gently chop the tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs. Turn on the “Baking” mode and start frying all the ingredients in turn - first, onion, stirring it for five to seven minutes, then add the remaining products to the bowl.
In running water, rinse the rice several times and lay it out to the vegetables. Add water. Add salt and spices, put the fish on top and turn on the slow cooker. The “Pilaf” mode is suitable for you. Cooking time is thirty minutes. As soon as you hear a beep, open the lid and enjoy a delicious dish with a divine aroma.
Rice with fish in a slow cooker is very simple to cook. The dish is tender and juicy. The rice pillow is well saturated with juice, and the fillet turns out as if steamed. We are sure that such a dish for dinner will appeal to your relatives and friends, both adults and children.
Red fish
In order to cook rice with red fish, cheese and vegetables, prepare the following foods:
- 700-800 g of any red fish;
- 1 onion;
- 200 grams of rice;
- 1 large carrot;
- 3 tablespoons of light mayonnaise;
- 200 grams of grated hard cheese;
- dill;
- seasoning for fish;
- a tomato.
Cooking
If you bought a fish in one piece, then peel it, wash it, salt it. Rinse thoroughly (until clear water), salt and boil until half cooked. Grease a baking dish with butter (preferably creamy), place the fish. Lay the rice on top with an even layer. Then onion, sliced in half rings, and carrots, grated on a coarse grater, add mayonnaise and sour cream. Mix well in a separate bowl and lay on rice. The next layer is grated cheese, and finally garnish with tomato rings on top (optional).
Preheat the oven and bake fish for 35-40 minutes. Then take out the dish and sprinkle it with chopped dill. Let the fish brew for another 15 minutes in the oven. Baked fish with rice is tender, very juicy and surprisingly fragrant.
Rice side dish
Often, housewives ask how to cook rice for fish so that it is tasty and unusual. Today we offer you interesting recipes.
Japanese rice
You will need:
- 200 g of rice;
- 300 ml of water;
- green onions;
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
- 3 tablespoons melted butter.
Rinse the rice well. Transfer it to a small pan and fill it with water. Without a lid, bring it to a boil and immediately cover. Reduce the heat to a minimum and cook for fifteen minutes.
Finely chop and fry the onion in oil. You can use both creamy and vegetable. Beat the eggs with a whisk and pour into a pan - they should grab lumps. Put rice in a pan, pour soy sauce, mix. You can serve this side dish to both fish and meat.
But the following recipe is perfect for fish.
You will need:
- 150 grams of nuts (you can use peanuts or any other to your taste);
- a glass of rice;
- 4 large tomatoes;
- 1 bell pepper;
- a can of canned corn;
- garlic;
- greens.
Rinse the rice well, boil it. Grind the garlic and onions and fry in oil, add the corn and fry for five minutes. To them, put the tomatoes, diced, rice, finely chopped greens. Pepper, salt, season with spices, mix.
Whatever you choose - you cook rice with fish in a slow cooker or in the oven - be sure: your loved ones will like the dish. A side dish of rice, if cooked correctly, is healthy and tasty. It is perfect for fish just fried in a pan.