FRIDAY FOOD THING
I was going to tell you about “Dockside Classics” Premium CRAB CAKES”, and how great a disappointment they were, and how their packaging was misleading with fantastic images that were not representational of what the product REALLY looked like, and how, instead of lumps of crabmeat like the packaging indicated, the texture was more like ground up cornmeal pudding, and how — although the package said “Made with Real Crabmeat” — the second mystery ingredient was something called “Crab Surimi“ (?) that turned out to be nothing more than ground up “Alaskan Pollock and/or Whiting”, and how MSG and a host of other unpronounceable and undesirable ingredients were hidden in there, and how terrible “Dockside Classics” Premium CRAB CAKES tasted, but I won’t bother. Stick with SeaPak Crab Cakes!
Instead, I’m going to tell you about a stupid simple Spanish Rice recipe I came up with that tastes like a million bucks:
- 1, 16-oz can chicken broth,
- 1, 8-oz can of “RO*TEL ZESTY Tomato & Green Chili” (mild)
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 4-5 pieces cooked crispy bacon, chopped
- 1-1/2 (+ 1 clenched handful) cups non-sticky converted rice
Combine everything in a microwavable bowl, cover with commercial grade plastic wrap, and nuke at 60% for about 22 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. If you happen to have a small tomato handy, chop it up and throw it in there.
Doesn’t get any better that that.
The Spanish Rice recipe sounds wonderful, but I only have one problem with it…Your hands are larger than mine I’m sure. So how do I get the correct measurement of rice…lol? The next time that you make it, please add the “handful” to the measured amount, so we will know what the total is.
I really enjoy your writings and your mishaps.
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It is a safe bet most rice — except for wild rice which is usually 3:1 (liquid to rice ratio))– is 2:1. I always like to err on the side of “drier”, less watery rice. Like pasta. Always. A clenched fist of rice isn’t a lot, no matter how large your hands are. Experiment.
Thanks for you comments! I really enjoy writing. Always have. I began in my early teens and just couldn’t stop.
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Thumbs on Ro-Tel from this quarter.
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I’ve been a consistent fan of Ro-Tel products for some years. Recipe seems easy enough.
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Next time I’ll try the HOT with the tomatoes in there. I use that a lot for tacos. I love RO*TEL, too.
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In order to be considered a good cook, one has to be able to make simple food well. That’s what my momma said. You’re a good cook!
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Thanks. I love to cook. Always have. Few thinks in life are so — immediately gratifying! Except, maybe painting a wall. lol
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