Spanakorizo (Spinach with Rice)
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients/ Συστατικά
  • 500 gr. / 1 lb. spinach fresh or frozen
  • ⅔ cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions/ Εκτέλεση
  1. If you use frozen spinach just let it thaw, wash it and it is ready.
  2. If you use fresh, wash it very well and it is ready.
  3. In a pot put the 4 tbsp of olive oil in medium-high heat.
  4. Add the onion and sauté for couple of minutes.
  5. Add the spinach and continue to sauté for couple of minutes.
  6. Now if you use frozen spinach add the water and the rice, salt and pepper, lower heat to medium-low and let it cook until rice is ready.
  7. If you use fresh spinach add ½ cup of water and let it boil for a while.
  8. When the spinach is soft, add the 2 cups of water and the rice and let cook.
  9. Around five minutes before you turn off the fire add the olive oil.
  10. Let it simmer for five minutes and then turn off the fire.
  11. Now let me give you a piece of advice.
  12. The amount of water may vary.
  13. In my case I needed 2 cups of water but you may need a little more or less.
  14. This is a dish that you have to check regularly to make sure that the rice is cooked correctly.
  15. Not too much, not too less.
  16. Also when you turn off the fire, make sure your spanakorizo is not dry, meaning that there should be juices in the pot.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/spanakorizo-spinach-with-rice/