See Also: Green Rice Pilaf(recipes)
2-hydroxy-3-oxopropionate reductase(medicine)
Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf(recipes)
Wild Rice and Lentil Pilaf(recipes)
Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries and Almonds(recipes)
Green Rice(recipes)
Green Chile Rice(recipes)
Green Pea & Rice Amandine(recipes)
Curried Rice & Green Beans(recipes)
Spanish Braised Chicken with Green Olives and Rice(recipes)

2-hydroxy-3-oxopropionate reductase (medicine) and Green Rice Pilaf (recipes)


2-hydroxy-3-oxopropionate reductase (medicine)


2-hydroxy-3-oxopropionate reductase
<enzyme> Catalyses reversibly the reduction of glycerate to 2-hydroxy-3-oxopropanate in the presence of nad(p+)

Registry number: EC 1.1.1.60

Synonym: tartronate saemialdehyde reductase, tsa reductase


Green Rice Pilaf (recipes)


Green Rice Pilaf

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings



Ingredients:



2tablespoons vegetable oil

1cup uncooked long-grain white rice (not converted)

1/4cup finely chopped white onion

2fresh poblano or Anaheim chilies*, roasted, peeled, seeded, deveined and chopped

6thin green onions, thinly sliced

1clove garlic, minced

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon ground cumin

1-3/4cups chicken broth

1-1/2cups shredded queso Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

1/3cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Cilantro sprig for garnish









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until rice turns opaque.2.Add white onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chilies, green onions, garlic, salt and cumin; cook and stir 20 seconds.3.Stir in broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.**For plain green rice, complete recipe from this point as follows: Cook rice in skillet 2 to 4 minutes more until tender. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving; omit cheese.4.Remove skillet from heat. Add 1 cup cheese and chopped cilantro; toss lightly to mix. Transfer to greased 1-1/2-quart Baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.5.Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender and cheese topping is melted. Garnish, if desired.