BJ's Rice A Roni
There is two procedures here, one for boxed rice a roni, and one for homemade rice a roni. Where I live the boxed version is pricey, but the homemade is so easy! Gravy with rice was a staple in the Navy when I served. I made this on 1 Dec 2021, I and the family absolutely loved this! Highly recommended. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
For the boxed Rice A Roni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package Rice-A-Roni
- 2 cups chicken gravy, homemade or from a packet, Shortcut
- 1 cup water
For the Homemade Rice A Roni
- 1 recipe homemade rice a roni, Shortcut
- 2 cups chicken gravy, homemade or from a packet, Shortcut
Instructions
For the Boxed Rice A Roni
- Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the package of rice a roni, not the seasoning packet, saute until the pasta is golden brown.
- Add the water and seasoning packet, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the gravy and stir in, bring to a boil, then cover and remove the pan from heat.
- Let the pan sit for 5 minutes, covered, no peaking.
- Serve as a side dish with any meal.
For the Homemade Rice A Roni
- Prepare the rice a roni per the recipe instructions, either the skillet method or the rice cooker method.
- Just before the rice a roni is done cooking, prepare the gravy, either from homemade or from a packet.
- When the rice a roni is done, add the gravy and stir in.
- Serve as a side dish with any meal.
Notes
Low cost (for Thailand) if making the Rice A Roni from homemade and I prefer to use the rice cooker method.
Shortcuts: Chicken Gravy, Beef Gravy, Copycat Rice A Roni, Rice A Roni (Rice Cooker).
Variants: 1. Add cooked mushrooms, garlic, onion, ginger, diced bell pepper, chopped spring onion, parsley, chopped broccoli, etc. 2. Add 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken. 3. Add a good shake of black pepper. 4. Use beef gravy.