Organic Hill Rice

Spicy Mango and Herb Hill Rice Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic hill rice, rinsed
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, adjust for spice preference)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a saucepan, combine rinsed hill rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and fluffy.
• While the rice cooks, prepare the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
• Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
• Add the cooked rice to the bowl with the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and chili powder (if using).
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Mushroom Hill Rice Pilaf:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Hill Rice
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1.5 cups water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
• Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in rice, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in water and coconut milk (if using). Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.