Zucchini with rice in a multicooker
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The prepared side dish can be served with baked or boiled fish, meat, sausages, or accompanied by sauces and dips. The dish turns out juicy thanks to the zucchini, as well as dietary and tasty. If children don't like the smell of garlic, exclude this ingredient from the list of products. Vegetable oil can be substituted with clarified butter. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour the rice into a deep container and cover with cold water. Rinse thoroughly and drain the water. Add water again and rinse once more. Repeat this process until the water becomes clear. This removes the starch from the grains, preventing the cooked rice from becoming bitter.
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Step 3
Wash the zucchini in water, trim off the ends, and cut the vegetables into cubes. Choose young zucchini with no tough skin or seeds inside for this dish.
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Step 4
Grease the multicooker bowl with vegetable oil. Add the sliced zucchini and rinsed rice to it. Add salt.
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Step 5
Peel the garlic cloves, rinse them, and place them into the bowl. Pour in warm water. Activate the "Cooking" or "Stewing" mode for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Be sure to use warm water so the appliance doesn't waste time heating it up. After the sound signal, turn off the multicooker and let the porridge steam for another 5–10 minutes without opening the lid.
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Step 7
Then arrange the side dish on plates and serve with any sauces, meat, or fish dishes.