Manna Pack! |
The finished dishes in serving bowls.
Top is the Mediterranean style
Bottom is Asian style
Mediterranean style
The aim of the Mediterranean style was to make a dish similar to conventional risottos.
Ingredients:
1/2 white onion ~2/3 cup minced
1 cup carrot minced
4 sprigs parsley ~1/4 cup semi loosely packed
1/8 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 garlic powder
1/2 tsp chicken base concentrate (about equal to 1 bouillon cube)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups prepared Manna Pack
Instructions:
Cook Manna Pack rice mix following the instructions on the package
While the Manna Pack rice mix is simmering, Mince 1/2 white onion and 1 cup carrots, Tear 4 sprigs of parsley into 1/4 inch pieces
Saute carrot, onion, parsley, and seasonings in a medium pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender
Add 2 cups manna pack rice mix
Cook an additional 3 min
Serve
Suggestions for the Mediterranean style:
substitute 1/3 of the water used to prepare the Manna Pack with chicken broth
Add 1-2 cups broccoli that has been cut into florets with the stocks minced. Cook with the carrots and onions.
Add 1/2 cup celery cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
Carrots and onions in a bowl minced with a slap chop thing. |
Added parsley and seasonings |
Saute Time! |
1 1/2 cups of the Manna Pack added so far |
Finished Product |
Asian style
The aim of the Asian style was to be similar to conventional fried rice dishes.Ingredients:
1/4 cup carrot minced
1 zucchini cut into 1/2 inch pieces ~2 cups
3/4 cup onion sliced
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chicken base concentrate (about equal to 1 bouillon cube)
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp oil veg
1 tsp soy sauce
2 cups prepared Manna Pack
Instructions:
Cook Manna Pack rice mix following the instructions on the package
While Manna Pack is simmering, Stir Fry vegetables and seasonings in a large pan over medium heat for 5 minutes
Add in soy sauce cook 2 more minutes
Add 2 cups manna pack rice mix
Cook an additional 3 min
serve
Suggestions for the Asian style:
Substitute the zucchini for fresh vegetables that are on sale (e.g. eggplant, peppers, bok choy, cucumber, etc.)
Add a scrambled egg or two
Add chicken or another meat
Minced Carrot for color. |
Added Zucchini, onion and seasonings |
Stir frying |
Added in the soy sauce |
1 1/2 cups of the Manna Pack so far |
Finished Product |