Everyone is guaranteed to be happy about delicious gifts from the kitchen. Stylishly layered on top of each other in a jam jar and lovingly wrapped with decorative ribbons, the homemade gifts become something special. From a filling risotto to a heavenly delicious rice pudding: we have the best recipes with rice in a jar that you can use for Advent andGive to your friends and family this Christmascould, selected.
Make your own gifts from the kitchen: rice in a jar
Delicious spreads, sauces, candies, cookies or a healthy nut mix? If you like cake,Muffins and cookiesIf you are already fed up and want to surprise your family and friends with a new delicacy, why not give a rice mix in a glass as a gift? Most recipes, both for dishes and desserts with rice, consist of dry and wet ingredients. Only dry ingredients with a long shelf life such as rice, dried vegetables and spices go into the glass, which are dosed for 4 portions and then effectively layered in the glass. The gift will be lovingly wrapped and provided with a gift tag with the recipe on it. The recipient can then take the dry ingredients out of the jar and add them to the wet ingredients during preparation. Practical and delicious.
Which glass should you choose? A 450 ml jam jar made of clear glass with a screw lid is best. Alternatively, you can use an airtight mason jar with a swing top. The jar should be filled completely to the brim so that the ingredients do not mix during transport. It's best to stick to the rule of thumb: fine-grained and ground ingredients go into the bottom of the glass, coarse-grained ingredients are layered on top.
Don't forget,on the gift tagor write the shelf life of the rice mix on the label of the jam jar. Store the filled jam jar in a dry and cool place.
Below we give you several recipes with rice in a jar. Layer the ingredients in the order they are listed. This means: The ingredients that are listed first go into the glass first, the second ones go second, etc
Risotto in a jar as a Christmas gift: recipe with dried mushrooms
The risotto is one of the most popularItalian dishes. It is suitable both as a side dish to various dishes and as a main course. It owes its creamy consistency to a combination of white wine and vegetable stock in which it simmers, as well as the type of rice. The Carnaroli rice scores with an earthy taste and a short cooking time. It remains pleasantly al dente and can be easily combined with mushrooms, cheese or meat. Below we will explain to you how to gift-wrap the dry ingredients for a risotto in a glass jar. Layer the following ingredients on top of each other:
- 100 g Carnaroli Reis
- Spice mix made from the following herbs: 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon basil
- 100 g Carnaroli Reis
- 70 g dried tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
- 2 tsp pine nuts
- 100 g Carnaroli Reis
- 75 g dried porcini mushrooms, packed in a bag
In addition, you will also need the following fresh or moist ingredients, which the recipient must add during preparation.
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 TL Butter
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil of your choice
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 100 g Parmesan, grated
Preparation:
- Remove the porcini mushrooms from the jam jar.
- Pour 500 ml of warm water into a bowl and soak the mushrooms in it for about half an hour.
- Remove the porcini mushrooms from the bowl, keeping the water in the bowl.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot and sauté the shallot and garlic over medium heat.
- Add the contents of the jam jar. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Deglaze with the white wine and simmer for several minutes.
- Pour half of the vegetable broth and half of the mushroom water over the rice and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the rest of the vegetable stock and mushroom water and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Garnish the risotto with the grated Parmesan.
You can of course vary the risotto as you like and replace the porcini mushrooms with dried vegetables.
Gifts from the kitchen: Give away a spicy risotto mixture in a glass
The next risotto mixture can be varied as desired: with zucchini and carrots you get a delicious vegetarian dish, with salmon or chicken the risotto becomes a main dish. These are the necessary ingredients for the spicy risotto mixture:
- 100 g Carnaroli Reis
- Spice mix of 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon savory and 1 teaspoon thyme
- 100 g Carnaroli Reis
- 40 g dried tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
- 30 g pine nuts
- Spice mix made from a bay leaf and dried lavender flowers
Preparation:
- First prepare the fish or meat as desired (in the oven or on the grill)
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot, heat it up and fry a diced shallot until translucent.
- Then add the risotto mixture and sauté briefly.
- Deglaze with half a cup of white wine and simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 200 ml fish or meat stock and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add another 200 ml of fish or meat stock and simmer again for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the pot from the heat, divide the risotto between the plates and garnish with the fish or meat.
Gifts in a jar: Taco rice with beef
Next, we'll explain how you can make your own taco rice mix for a beef main dish. Tacos are the Mexican variation of the hamburger. A healthy fast food that can be varied as desired. In the original recipe they are prepared with minced meat; in the USA and Europe the alternative with beef has become established. The next recipe can be served as a main course. You can also use the rice mixture as a filling for tortillas. Perfect as finger food for parties and family celebrations. These are the necessary ingredients that are put into the glass:
- 3 tbsp beef broth, granules
- 250 g Reis
- 30 g dried peppers, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp onion granules
- Spice mixture made from: 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder, pinch of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon coriander and a pinch of white pepper
- 3 tsp tomato powder,
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Lorbeerblatt
In addition, you will need the following ingredients to add during preparation: water (follow the instructions on the rice leaflet) and 330 g of cooked beef.
Preparation:
- Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Put the water in a pot and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the rice mixture to the water.
- Simmer the dish under the lid and over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Finally add the beef, stir and remove the pot from the heat.
Gifts from the kitchen: Mixture for rice pudding in a glass
Rice pudding: A popular dessert that brings back fond childhood memories for many. With the next recipe, even complete beginners are guaranteed to be able to make this delicious dessert. First, let's list the necessary ingredients in the order in which they should be layered in the jar:
- 35g cornstarch
- 115g brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 75 g chocolate shavings
- 250 g rice pudding
You also need the following ingredients, which should be added by the recipient when preparing:
- 1 liter of milk
- Vanilla pulp of a vanilla pod
- 1 teaspoon butter, unsalted
- Optional: cherries for garnish
Preparation:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the glass.
- Pour the chocolate shavings and rice pudding into the glass.
- Remove the milk from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Pour the milk into a deep saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.
- Add the vanilla pulp to the milk and reduce the heat.
- Slowly add the rice pudding mixture, stirring constantly, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and divide the rice pudding into glasses. Garnish with the cherries.
Gifts in a jarare particularly popular at Christmas. But they are a cool surprise at any time of year and for any festive occasion.
