Rice with corn is an enrichment of the body with vitamins of group B, as well as A, C, PP, E and H. In addition, this “pair” contains many minerals, trace elements, fiber and starch. It is also pleasant that their cost is relatively small - if we consider ordinary varieties.

Garnished Rice with Corn

 

Inexpensive, but high-quality options for these cereals, which are in every decent supermarket, can open new flavoring shades of familiar products in an economical and useful side dish.

Components:

  • rice - 250 g;
  • corn - 1 can of canned food;
  • large onion;
  • vegetable oil - how it goes;
  • salt - in usual proportions;
  • favorite spices, a win-win option - turmeric;
  • water - 0.5 liters;

Algorithm of actions:

  1. Wash the rice and let the groats dry a little.
  2. Chop the onions and fry in a hot pan with vegetable oil until a little golden.
  3. Sprinkle with spices, wait 5 seconds, add rice. Stir and then pour boiling water.
  4. Strain until done. 3 minutes before turning off the burner, add corn, naturally without water. Mix.

The side dish is especially good with finely chopped fresh dill.
The second name of corn is maize. That is how it is called in the homeland of this culture - in America, and in many other countries of the world.

Classic Crab Salad

Crab salad is a beautiful and very satisfying snack, which is not necessary to cook only on holidays. Many people know how to make it, but not everyone gets it tasty! The secret is in the right proportions of products.

  • 1 pack of crab sticks (or 250 g by weight);
  • 1 can of canned corn - 200 g;
  • rice - ½ cup;
  • chicken eggs - 4 pcs.;
  • 1 fresh cucumber - not small;
  • mayonnaise - as it goes (at least 200 gram cans);
  • chives - 1 small bunch or medium red onion;
  • a couple of parsley leaves - for the design of the dish;

How to do:

  1. In salted water (200 mg), boil the rice until tender.
  2. Boiled eggs - 3 pcs., Crab sticks and peeled cucumber to chop thin circles.
  3. If chives are used, chop finely, if red, use thin half rings.
  4. Form the salad in layers, using a split mold for the cake. Soak each layer with mayonnaise:
    • rice;
    • onion;
    • eggs;
    • crab sticks;
    • dried corn.
  5. The very last layer is the 4th egg, grated. Garnish with parsley leaves.

For everyday use, in order to save time, all the ingredients of crab salad with rice and corn can be finely chopped and mixed with mayonnaise. The main thing - in any version of the salad, let it soak for at least 2-3 hours. You can slightly change the recipe and prepare a dish not with rice, but with peas and corn.

Tasty recipe:Tenderness salad with chicken

Bake with chicken in the oven

The next recipe involving the main components is a more satisfying option, a side dish to the bird.

The composition of the dish:

  • chicken - 1 carcass of medium size;
  • boiled rice - half a glass;
  • curry, turmeric, garlic, salt - to taste;
  • mayonnaise - 5 tbsp. l .;
  • canned corn - half a cup;

 

Cooking:

  1. Mix salt, crushed garlic, half 2/3 of mayonnaise, curry and grate chicken - inside and out. Leave in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, placing in a plastic bag or film, soak.
  2. Rice boiled with turmeric, corn and the remaining 1/3 of mayonnaise - mix and stuff this chicken with this mixture.
  3. Sew with natural threads and put on a large pan greased with vegetable oil.
  4. Put in the oven, preheated to 200 degrees. In the process of cooking, pour the allocated juice. For readiness to check the usual methods.

The dish is well served with soft pita bread and a salad of fresh vegetables seasoned with herbs.

Lazy legs with rice and corn

Another version of rice with corn and chicken in the oven, prepared in combination with chicken drumsticks. Chicken legs are called “lazy” because this recipe is designed for minimal effort and time. Of course, this is suitable for busy people.

For 6 servings you will need:

  • chicken drumsticks - 2 pcs. / portion;
  • standard average can of canned corn - 1 pc.;
  • onion - 1 pc. (better big);
  • medium carrot - 1 pc.;
  • steamed (this is important) rice - one and a half glasses;
  • water 3.5 tbsp .;
  • mayonnaise - 2 tbsp. l .;
  • adjika - 1 tsp;
  • salt - 1 tsp;
  • spices are your favorite;
  • vegetable oil - in fact.

Process:

Cooking begins in the evening, on the eve of the day of use.

  1. Mayonnaise, spices, adjika and salt - mix.
  2. Wash, dry, and shake drumsticks with a mixture of mayonnaise and spices. Leave in a plastic bag overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. In the morning - chop the onion, grate the carrots and fry in vegetable oil. Not yet ready, add rice and dried corn. Mix everything thoroughly and let it soak for 3 minutes.
  4. Add water, mix again and slightly warm.
  5. Transfer rice with vegetables into a greased form with vegetable oil.
  6. From above it’s beautiful to arrange the pickled drumsticks, cover the form with foil (required) and send it all to the oven (200 degrees).
  7. When the rice absorbs all the water - done! Remove the foil and leave it for 3-5 minutes so that the legs are browned.

The dish turns juicy, delicate and delicious!

With the addition of tomatoes

There is also a large number of vegetarian dishes from rice and corn, which can be consumed on their own, or you can also garnish. One of them is a spicy recipe with the addition of tomatoes.

You will need:

  • rice - 1 tbsp .;
  • onion - 2 pcs. medium size;
  • canned corn - 1 can;
  • tomatoes - 2 pcs. large (approximately 0.5 kg);
  • cheese - 150 g (parmesan or other hard varieties);
  • a bunch of greenery - to your taste;
  • salt and pepper - as they used to;
  • butter - 2 tbsp. l .;

 

Cooking:

  1. Boil rice in salted water without boiling.
  2. Cut tomatoes into half rings.
  3. Chop the onion finely.
  4. Separate the corn from the water.
  5. Cut greens as finely as possible.
  6. Grate the cheese.
  7. Put boiled rice on warmed butter and lightly warm.
  8. Add vegetables, mix and warm over low heat, under a lid, for another 5-8 minutes - see if ready.
  9. Turn off the burner and sprinkle the dish with half the grated cheese. Mix. Close the lid again and wait 5 minutes.

Arrange on plates, add the remaining grated cheese and greens on top - in portions.
For sharpness, garlic can be added to greens.
Fresh and frozen corn is healthier than canned. However, this cereal is also good in canned food. But with conservation, a certain amount of nutrients decreases.

Unusual first course recipe

The possibilities of combining rice and corn in cooking open up a good scope for imagination! In addition to salads, side dishes and vegetarian recipes, these cereals give an excellent taste to hot dishes.

Structure:

  • chicken breast - 2 pcs. (for 1.5 l of broth);
  • onion - 1 pc. (average);
  • sweet pepper (green) - 1 pc.;
  • long-grain rice - 250 g;
  • corn - 200 g (canned or frozen);
  • tomato paste - 2 tbsp. l .;
  • olive oil - 1 tsp;
  • parsley or cilantro - 1 small bunch (cilantro is more appropriate in the context of this recipe);
  • sour cream, salt and pepper - to taste;

Cooking:

  1. Pepper, onion and finely chop into cubes.
  2. Fry the onion in olive oil until golden brown, add pepper and fry for a couple of minutes.
  3. Season vegetables with tomato paste and black pepper. Put out 3 minutes.
  4. Put rice in a boiling broth, reduce the burner and boil for 6-8 minutes;
  5. Add corn and pepper and onion to the rice. Wait for the boil, and reduce the heat to a minimum.
  6. Finely chop the chicken breast meat and put it in the soup too. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  7. The soup is ready. Pour into plates. Add sour cream and parsley.

This is a recipe for national Mexican cuisine. The soup is thick, spicy and very tasty. And you should call it “rice-tortilla”!

A diet based on rice and corn has a beneficial effect on human health and appearance. Dishes are not only tasty, but also original. However, when buying cereals or canned food, you must always look for the inscription on the packaging: "The product does not contain GMOs."

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