I can't be the only one who loves potatoes and rice together? And while you might be thinking, yikes double carbohydrates, no way! Just keep in mind it is only double carbs if you eat a double portion...Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes are so easy to make, and they taste great...
I love rice and potatoes together. And this Cilantro Brown Rice with Red Potatoes side dish is delicious. It is also very easy, and mostly hands off, just throw everything into your InstantPot or Electric Pressure Cooker, press start, and that's it...The cilantro is added right before serving to add a delicate herb flavor that goes with almost everything. When available we keep both long grain and short grain rice in our pantry.
You may find that each variety of rice has their own personality for cooking time and the amount of water needed. This recipe calls for short grain brown rice, which is generally available all year long in the marketplace. And as such, the rice crop will vary just a bit from year to year. It is not unusual to find that rice will need an extra minute more to cook or possibly a bit more water, than the last bag purchased. Such is cooking with whole foods!
We have enjoyed Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes often. And with good reason, it goes with just about everything! Like another one of our favorites Three Ingredient Pineapple Thai Chicken. Actually it goes with just about any chicken or pork recipe calling out for rice or potatoes. The cilantro is a delicious addition and it does not overpower the rice or potatoes. For those not caring for cilantro the potatoes and rice are still delicious together, but for me, the cilantro makes the dish pop!
For those who soak their grains, you can still enjoy this dish, with a couple of adjustments. Simply put the brown rice to soak in the usual manner, draining well before adding it to the InstantPot. And reduce the water called for to 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons and proceed with the recipe as written. This is a side dish we have enjoyed often, and I hope you give it a try. It just might be your new favorite side dish, as well...
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- brown rice
- red potatoes
- water or broth if desired
- salt
- garlic salt
- cilantro
- Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker
- liquid measuring cup
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- cotton toweling or paper towels
- serving dish
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| Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes. |
by the seat of my pants!
UPDATED: 04.28.2023
1 c short grain brown rice
1 2/3 c water or broth
1/2 t salt
1/2 t garlic salt
2 large red potatoes
1-2 bunches of fresh cilantro
Wash the cilantro and gently wrap in cotton toweling, set aside until needed.
Wash the potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place them in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add the brown rice, salt and garlic salt, and water or broth if using broth.
Set manual cooking time for 20 minutes. When cooking time has finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
While the rice and potatoes are cooking, remove the leaves from enough cilantro to make 1 packed cup of cilantro leaves. coarsely chop the cilantro and set aside.
When 10 minutes have elapsed, oven valve and let remaining pressure release. Carefully remove the lid from the cooker, and fold in the chopped cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish, and serve.
Storage options for Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can freeze this dish for longer storage time, however the potatoes may have changes in texture.
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Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes
by the seat of my pants!
UPDATED: 04.28.2023
1 c short grain brown rice
1 2/3 c water or broth
1/2 t salt
1/2 t garlic salt
2 large red potatoes
1-2 bunches of fresh cilantro
Wash the cilantro and gently wrap in cotton toweling, set aside until needed.
Wash the potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place them in the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add the brown rice, salt and garlic salt, and water or broth if using broth.
Set manual cooking time for 20 minutes. When cooking time has finished, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
While the rice and potatoes are cooking, remove the leaves from enough cilantro to make 1 packed cup of cilantro leaves. coarsely chop the cilantro and set aside.
When 10 minutes have elapsed, oven valve and let remaining pressure release. Carefully remove the lid from the cooker, and fold in the chopped cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish, and serve.
Storage options for Cilantro Brown Rice and Red Potatoes. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can freeze this dish for longer storage time, however the potatoes may have changes in texture.
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Sounds delicious, and it's gluten free which is important for me! I don't have a pressure cooker or InstaPot, so I may try making it in my rice cooker.
ReplyDeleteUsing a rice cooker sounds like a great idea! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI've never mixed rice and potatoes. This looks good. Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI think I am a "carb" lover, I like potatoes with rice and I like rice with noodles when I am enjoying Asian food! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteRice and potatoes? Genius! What a fantastic idea and I love the addition of coriander. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome!
DeleteI use brown rice regularly..will surely try this out ..Thanks for joining us in Bloggers Pit Stop - Pit Stop Crew
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DeleteI love the cilantro with the rice and potatoes! Hope you are having a great week. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen!
DeleteLove cilantro, will have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteHi Esme, I love cooking with herbs, especially in new ways and this potato rice combo is that!
DeleteI would love this as a main dish. Yum! Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday party!
ReplyDeleteJhuls, you are very welcome, thanks so much for hosting.
DeleteTwo of my fav foods, looks yummy! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 110. Shared.
ReplyDeleteDee, thank you for hosting, sharing and all you do!
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