Oriental Rice

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Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 120.4

Total Fat: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 162.7 mg
Total Carbs: 16.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 2.0 g

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Introduction

Skimming the fat off the chicken stock and using minimal oil and no added salt means that this crunchy rice is tasty and healthy! Skimming the fat off the chicken stock and using minimal oil and no added salt means that this crunchy rice is tasty and healthy!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup chicken stock or broth, skim fat from top

1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/4 teaspoon ground sage

1 cup finely chopped celery

5 oz. sliced water chestnuts

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring water and stock to a boil in medium-size saucepan.

2. Add rice and stir. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

3. Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Reserve.

4. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet.

5. Saute onion and celery over moderate heat 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients including reserved cooked rice. Fluff with fork before serving.

Yield: 10 servings--Serving Size: 1/2 cup

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

KIRSTEN111

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Very good. Really liked the crunch. I used brown rice and all chicken broth instead of water. - 4/22/08
JKCROMIE

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have made this several times. I have also added mushrooms and beansprouts. Gives it more of an oriental taste. - 1/17/08
BIGMAMMAANGEL

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was an awesome recipe though i did add fresh broccoli and mushrooms :) - 7/13/09
MOMPUPPETS

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was really good. My family loved it! I cut up the waterchestnuts and fried them with the celery and onions. Will make this again. - 1/8/09
CD5238183

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I added chinese five spice to the broth and water as it came to a boil. Quite good with the extra boost. Couldn't get the water chestnuts past my husband though. - 5/26/09
BECKETTSMOM

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was very good as is, but I like a little more spice so I added some Oriental 5 spice powder. I also wanted to salt it a little, so going Oriental, I added about 1tbsp of soy sauce. It was fantastic!! Used the pecans, but bet it would be great with Almonds. - 5/18/09
MOMMIEANYA0220

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was SUCH a great dish to accompany a baked chicken breast. I added a Steamfresh Asian Medley to the mix, after I cooked my celery and onions (because I had to improv on what I had - also, no sugar) and used 1 tbsp of lite soy sauce and it made up beautifully. Love the pecans! - 5/8/09
STEPPNURSE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Much lighter tasting than it's full fat counterpart. Fresh. - 4/8/09
ZANTHIA6

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was a delicious recipe! I substituted rosemary for the sage (a usual substitute), no chestnuts (out), and used brown rice. The nutty flavor of the brown rice enhanced the recipe. I also used yellow bell pepper because it was in the fridge, which added a little sweetness to the dish. - 9/30/08
CRAFTINMOMMA

Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We thought this was so-so. I added mushrooms and omitted the pecans (can't eat them). The sage was too much for me. Next time I make it I will add soy sauce and almond slices and use less sage! - 7/10/08
SPARKS171

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Added mushrooms and garlic. Very good - 6/5/08
SNOOTYVIXEN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this with brown rice, and LOVED it! I hope it freezes well, because the other 4 1-cup servings are in the freezer! - 1/3/08
SPACYLYNNE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Most of the family liked this rice. I thought at first the mix of spices was odd, but I really enoyed it. NIce crunch, but I think I'll cut the waterchestnuts up next time so spread the flavor out a little more. - 5/3/07
PARAVEN

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Really good rice with a nice crispness from the nuts and water chestnuts. Love the flavors! Use almonds instead of pecans if you want to change it a bit. - 3/17/07
LISA_MARIE_1980

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent! I used garlic instead of onion and omitted the green peppers (not a fan of those) and next time I think I may add some mushroom. The flavors in this are fantastic! - 3/14/07
BCNEWFIE2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was quite good. I added peas to it as well - 7/12/09
CAR12OLD

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very easy to prepare. I used low sodium chicken broth to lower my sodium intake. Both my husband and I loved it. The spices were just right. I definatly will make it again. - 6/17/09
RVCRAZY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this last night. It has a good crunch to it. I only added in the veggies/nuts just before serving. I am not sure that I would put in the nuts again, as they do tend to get softer. Would make it again!. I made it with brown rice. Thanks for sharing. - 6/8/09
SISTER337

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Threw in some veggies and used whole grain brown rice. I'm not a sage person but I used just a tad of it anyway and a little less nutmeg. It was very good! I loved the waterchestnuts! Thanks! - 6/7/09
ANITAL3

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved it, added cooked chicken breast and had a complete meal with very low calories. Thanks for a great recipe with great taste. Will use over and over. - 6/5/09
SPIRALDANCER

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really liked this recipe, I added some sweetcorn and corgettes for a bit of variation but would definately make this more often. - 5/26/09
LAMEREMUSICALE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We loved it!!! Took some time to prepare and make but it was well worth it :D - 4/8/09
GETFITNOWCJ

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i left out the water chestnuts & I made it with 1/2 white rice & 1/2 wheat rice. I also used half walnuts & half almonds. I had with stir fry veggies on the side with chicken breast. i think ground pork or pork loin would be good as well. Had a good texture. - 3/27/09
BJEIKE2

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Came out very good, although I did not have the pecans. Leftovers will be good for lunch, I'll add some diced chicken and egg white! - 3/21/09
JOYS300

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fantastic!! I added mushrooms and we both love it. - 2/22/09
LMAC52

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome and fast - 2/4/09
HSTAUFFER

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was easy and very tasty! - 1/26/09
JEANNE229

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a terrific way to make blah old rice fabulous without adding a lot of calories! Even my husband, who is not a rice fan, loved it! - 1/18/09
KATHY33487

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was tasty, I don't care for waterchestnuts so I left them out. I wwill make this one again. - 1/12/09
LISAMCD61

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very bland. Needs spicing up, maybe some salt and red pepper flakes next time. And sliced green onoins instead of green pepper. Didn't really care for the water chestnuts, might leave them out. Overall, not a bad dish and I plan to make it again. Thanks. - 1/8/09
RMAUBER

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

nice taste - good texture - added celery to the ingredients.
1/2 c is not enough though! - 1/4/09
AHEALTHYME48

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious!! Makes a lot! - 1/2/09
JENNY1212

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I still needed to add salt...but I enjoyed it and it was great as a side dish with pork and veggies. - 12/17/08
RAEBRALOP

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made it wbrown rice... VERY nutty flavor... my husband didn't care for it. I thought it was good but a little bland. I'd jazz it up more next time, perhaps with the chicken and yellow peppers one reviewer mentioned. - 10/30/08
WENDYWINS1

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really Liked this recipie. I am going to make it again and try it with brown rice and mushrooms. mmmm sounds good. I too liked to chop up my chicken breast in it. - 9/27/08
THOMAS9129

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was okay, the pecan flavor was good, but it was pretty bland otherwise. My husband didn't care for it. Maybe with some tweaking I'd make it again. - 9/8/08
AT_MY_STRONGEST

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made with brown rice -- LOVE IT! - 8/18/08
WENDESS7

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was yummy!!! My kids and I enjoyed this rice dish!! Wonderful idea to add mushrooms and garlic to the mix!! - 8/5/08
PEASMOM

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family thought this was very good. We will very likely make it again. - 7/29/08
ROSEMC99

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A little bland. But very filling. I'd make it again. - 7/23/08
BRIANNIEBOO

O.K.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very rarely do I make something that we will not eat but this one one of those occasions. It just wasn't very good. I think that it would, however, work as a side in a stir fry or Indian dish, and might be worth a shot with some revamping. - 7/2/08
XAOLIN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

love it, love the nutty flavor - 6/5/08
OH-MOLLY

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

A fun an easy new recipe, I highly recommend this! - 4/18/08
WHEATIE_B

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was okay. I liked the crunch of the pecans and celery. I added poultry seasoning because there are a few more spices in there besides sage. I also added garlic powder. - 4/8/08
NURSECYNDY

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Tasty. Added mushrooms and garlic to mine, omitting gr. pepper also. - 4/4/08
FAYBEE3

Bad

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I wish I'd read the reviews before I made this last night--it was a big disappointment. I'm not sure what the sage & nutmeg were supposed to do, but they didn't add any flavor that I could tell. This needs more seasoning--maybe soy sauce or Braggs. Sorry--have to be honest. - 3/29/08
CASHLESSNCR

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband liked this more than I did. I liked the crunch, but I might try some of the variations mentioned for more flavor. - 2/17/08
TAMMYKABELL

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A little time consuming, but well worth it. I loved it, but missed the salt. - 1/14/08
GRHEELS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Loved it! Especially when I mixed it in with boneless, skinless chicken pieces. - 1/9/08
DRAGONHAWK

O.K.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Leave out the sage next time I make it and then maybe I'll like it better. I used almonds and added extra onions. - 12/28/07
DARLINMILLS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy! I served it with tuna steaks and a veggie. I'll make it again using brown rice and maybe some more veggie's. Thanks! :o) - 10/18/07
LILLY69

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good recipe. My kids did not care for it too much but I through it was very tasty. I don't think they liked the pecans. It did take a while to prepare but I think it was worth it. Thanks! - 3/23/07
CONNIE341

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this tonight to have with fish and thought it was tasty. I cut the recipe in half since I didn't want to eat it fore ever. I would be tempted to added additional veggies and spice next time. Even my picky husband liked it! - 3/16/07
SHANIMCK

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I like htis recipe a lot but it is a bit time consuming to make. - 3/14/07
CHRISTIE2007

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very Good, I make this all the time - 3/14/07
HIKERSAN

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

A nice way to prepare rice. It adds nice flavor and texture to an often plain side dish!. - 3/13/07
NASFKAB

Loved it - 6/28/20
WELLRUN1

Incredible!

a great tasting side to have with chicken. yum.... - 3/20/18
TOOTSJUNE

Very Good

Does not give serving size - 1/6/16
KELLY419

Incredible!

Made this using a wild rice mixture, very tasty! - 5/28/12
BABCIATEA

Incredible!

excellent, I had lundburg wild rice blend on hand as i donot usually use much white rice and added in some garden zucchinin chopped fine and sauted with the onion. I will usethis over and over - 8/26/11
CD8566365

Incredible!

Absolutely loved it!!! - 11/2/10
LISA1015

Very Good

Thanks to all the comments and this recipe, I now have a recipe that the whole family really enjoyed. - 12/10/09
HEALTHYDESIRE

Good

This is a good change from the regular rice without adding too many more calories. - 11/19/09
SUNFLOWERS4ME

Good

used brown rice instead of white. we thought it was bland. will add some low`sodium soy sauce and red pepper flakes next time. has lots of potential though! - 11/11/09
MAMA2BHOT

Incredible!

Pretty good. I had a ton left over that I mixed with kidney beans and enjoyed. - 10/7/09
COLEMANSR

Very Good

Love it. - 9/29/09
DREENAMT

Good

Good. Family loved it. - 9/21/09
THEFIRSTDAY

Very Good

I used red pepper and soy sauce instead of the spices listed in the recipe. More like take-out food then! - 9/19/09
LUNCHMOM1

i made this with brown rice and used a little chicken boullion. didn't have pecans so i used walnuts and didnt chestnuts either. tasted great. - 9/16/09
MUSICANDLOVE

Incredible!

Awesome! My husband liked it too! - 9/13/09
SDLAWTON

Very Good

This was surprisingly good! No pecans (sometimes I wonder about the Spark grocery list...) so subbed almonds (yum) and used brown rice (no white around either) and no waterchestnuts which I think it would have been even better. Makes LOTS, would cut in half (at least) next time. - 8/29/09
NETADARLING

Incredible!

Excellent!!I made this several months ago and have been searching for recipe I printed out to no avail. Now my taste buds can rejoice!! - 8/18/09
HOPE4K

Very Good

I used brown rice because I didn't have any white. I didn't want a part can of chicken broth left so I used the whole can + a little water to make it measure right. I boiled my chicken breast and then cut it up and browned it in with the veggies. I added a little soy and enjoyed my "rice bowl." - 8/7/09
CANIACMOM

This was excellent! I added chicken breast, cut up, in the mix. I would rename it because it doesn't have the typical oriental flair of flavors. - 8/5/09
CHICKYBEE

Very Good

This was very easy, and turned out great. It tasted much better than I expected. I made it exactly as it is written, and my husband, who doesn't usually rice any way except with brown sugar, ate his all up! What I liked best was along with great flavor it was also light on calories. - 8/5/09
KLEBSNANA

Very Good

This was a good recipe. My husband even liked it. He is picky. I put in a can of oriental vegetables instead of the waterchestnuts because I did't have any on hand. I would like try it again with just the chestnuts instead of the oriental vegetables. All in all it is a good recipe. - 7/31/09
NANA600

Incredible!

very good. This is one that I will use again. I liked the nutty taste and the crunchy texture. - 7/31/09
BRENDAZOMBIE

Added the pecans at the table, child cannot have them. Added sliced mushrooms and grated carrots and broccoli to sneak in a few more veggies.
Will be great for leftovers with some roasted chicken and some veggie stir-fry.
- 7/19/09
CRICKET2318

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

very very good... thank you so much ! - 6/9/09
SYLVIALYNN2

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This sounds interesting. I am thinking of substituting the poultry seasoning for the spices. Wonder if that will have a similar taste to dressing to add to the turkey this Thanksgiving? - 6/7/09
WILBFREE

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The recipe sounds great. To make the recipe low in fat I will add all ingriedients with the rice when cooking, to eliminate the oil. It should still be crunchy because of the water chestnuts. Thanks for the idea! - 6/5/09
EGRAMMY

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I cahnge ingredients when children are eating. - 6/5/09
EBLOOMING

Very Good

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Low calorie rice recipes are my favorites!! Thanks!! I will try it. - 6/5/09
SPOTMOORE

Very Good

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This sounds delicious. I'm looking forward to making it this week. - 6/5/09
FORSYTHIABUSH

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I look forward to trying this out, but will use brown rice. 've been sold on the tasty goodness of brown rice. Plus, I've discovered the most fabulously easy way of preparing it. Interested? Check my recipe book for the instructions. - 6/5/09
KATERYN

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good. I like alll the variations mentioned in the reviews. I wonder how it would taste with curry spice instead of nutmeg... - 6/5/09
JELLYBEAN72808

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMG!!! This is a great recipe i am making it tonight.. My hubby loves it and i cant get him to eat any vegetables but he will eat this.. YUMMY!! - 5/6/09
FARMERSWIFE21

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

awesome - 4/24/09
MCDEANE52

Incredible!

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Can't WAIT to make this one! - 1/8/09
BARBLAM1

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

How large is the serving size? - 7/1/08
CD3490412

Bad

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

It was NOT good - 6/8/08
MOOKBALL

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love rice, so any variation soulds great. And this doesn't add that much more in calories to a half cup serving. Sound like great party fare. - 6/5/08
DST1156

Very Good

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

This sounds great! Can"t waith to try it, especially with some of the variations suggested. - 6/5/08
NELSO52

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

yum, yum, yum, love this - 6/5/08
JOSAM1960

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

sounds good. will have to try it. we enjoy rice dishes - 6/5/08
RKVIST

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband has been so so on the Spark (i.e., healthy!) recipes, but once he added some soy sauce to this, he really liked it and said I'd definitely have to make it again! - 4/28/08
DKKLEIMOLA

Very Good

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a great recipe!
- 1/22/08
TZH4145

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

One of my family members cannot eat white rice. Too much sugar in it. - 10/8/07
FREE2BME1

Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Adding salt brings out the flavor - 8/1/07

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