Rice Hors D'oeuvre Recipe

You will need :-

1 lb. Patna rice

salt and pepper

2 oz. cooked peas

2 tomatoes

1 small can brisling

2 oz. peeled prawns

1 stick celery, sliced

2 tablespoons sweet corn

1 piece of tinned primento

1 tablespoon cream

½ teaspoon parsley

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons oil

½ teaspoon wine vinegar

1 bunch watercress

 

Preparation Time:- 30 minutes

 

Cooking Time :- 12 minutes

 

Cook rice in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water for 12 minutes. Drain, season well and press into a large oblong tin.

 

Put peas into a small bowl. Skin tomatoes and cut into small pieces. Put into another bowl. Put brisling into another bowl with their oil. Put prawns into a bowl. Peel and dice celery. Cut pimento into strips and mix with the celery. Mix sweet corn with cream and parsley. Mix garlic, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together. Pour a little into each of the bowls and turn well.

 

Turn the rice mould on to a large serving dish or board. Place each mixture in a pile on top to give a decorative appearance. Arrange watercress around the rice. Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

An attractive and easy dish for a party: prepare double the quantities of rice and also the toppings. To serve, spread the rice evenly on a large tray and then arrange small quantities of the different mixtures in indentations to make a colorful pattern.

 

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