LONG RICE

 

Long rice is such a fun ingredient because it absorbs flavor like a sponge and gives you that silky, slurpy texture. Here are four delicious recipes—from Hawaiian‑style comfort to quick weeknight meals.

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🥣 1. Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice (Classic + Cozy)

A staple in Hawai‘i—simple, gingery, soothing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless or bone‑in)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 inches ginger, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 package long rice (bean thread noodles), soaked 20 minutes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 green onions, sliced

Steps

1. In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add chicken and brown lightly.
3. Pour in broth + soy sauce; simmer 20 minutes.
4. Add softened long rice and cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
5. Shred chicken, mix back in, and top with green onions.

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🍤 2. Garlic Butter Shrimp Long Rice (Fast + Flavorful)

A 15‑minute dish that tastes like a restaurant meal.

Ingredients

• 1 package long rice, soaked
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt + pepper
• Parsley or cilantro

Steps

1. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper; cook until pink.
3. Add long rice and toss to coat.
4. Add lemon juice and herbs.
5. Serve immediately—silky and buttery.

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🥬 3. Vegetable Long Rice Stir‑Fry (Light + Colorful)

Perfect for using up veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 package long rice, soaked
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup cabbage or bok choy
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic

Steps

1. Sauté garlic in a little oil.
2. Add veggies and cook until crisp‑tender.
3. Add long rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
4. Toss until everything is glossy and coated.

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🍲 4. Puerto Rican‑Style Long Rice Soup (Sofrito + Comfort)

A fusion bowl that feels like home.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sofrito
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 4 cups chicken or veggie broth
• 1 package long rice, soaked
• 1 cup shredded chicken or chickpeas
• Salt + pepper
• Cilantro

Steps

1. Sauté sofrito + onion until fragrant.
2. Add tomato and cook down.
3. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Add long rice and protein.
5. Season and finish with cilantro.

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