Corn and Rice Medley Recipe
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Corn and Rice Medley

By: Retta 
"Very nice with crab cakes, or chicken. basmati rice is best for this recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 3 large shallots, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  3. In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 263 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by bhappe   view full review
yummy! I always make short grain sticky rice, but i needed a change for an indian dish. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PENCILOID   view full review
Even though this recipe looks like it might taste bland, the peppermint adds an unexpected...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by BERDISA   view full review
This is a really good base recipe that can be made great! I cooked the rice in 1 cup organic,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by COURTNEYNL   view full review
All of my favorite ingredients in one dish. I loved this one. Thanks for a GREAT recipe! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by CHEFINYOURKITCHEN   view full review
I always use Jasmine rice for every rice dish. This is very fresh tasting and tasty. I'm a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by fondukes   view full review
I have to give 4 stars instead of 5 only because I didn't follow all of the recipe. I like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by CBLAKLEY77   view full review
This recipe was great. I did not add butter to the rice and it was great. I also cooked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Lady Fire   view full review
This is a delightful side with seemingly unrelated ingredients. Both my husband and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by Stephanesia   view full review
I like corn, and I like rice... so I've made a couple of these corn/rice recipes and they've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by Jenny N.   view full review
Loved the mint in this... Loved the shallots. I'm thinking of adding garlic next time or,...

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