Cooked Grains with Butter or Oil
Instructions:
I urge you to cook extra grains so you can store them in
the refrigerator and reheat them with flavorings in a snap.
Even if you do nothing more than warm them in olive
oil, maybe with a little garlic, they’ll be delicious. And, as
you can see from the variations, you can take this in
plenty of directions.
3 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or a combination
1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
3 to 4 cups any cooked grain
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
MAKES: 4 servings
TIME: About 10 minutes
- Put the oil and/or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot or the butter is melted, add the garlic if you’re using it and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
- Add the grain and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, 10 minutes at the most. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.
- Cooked Grains with Toasted Spice.
- To the heating oil or butter, add 1 tablespoon (or to taste) curry powder, chili powder, or virtually any spice mixture Proceed (you can use either of the preceding variations if you like), making sure to taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.