Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
In a large cast iron skillet combine sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook oven medium heat until sausage is cooked and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in broth, soup, water chestnuts, mushrooms, almonds, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon into greased 3-quart casserole dish or a keep in cast iron skillet when putting it into oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through.
What is the Difference Between Chop, Dice, and Mince?
Although the words chop and dice are sometimes used interchangeably, technically the former is meant for larger pieces and the latter for smaller ones.
The phrase "big dice" is not often used, but the terms "large chop" and "little dice" are. Chop is less exact than dice and can also refer to cutting vegetables into uniformly sized cubes. A very small dice is referred to as mince.
When a recipe calls for a large chop, that usually means around the size of a nickel.
The size of a medium chop is roughly equal to that of half of a nickel.
Small chop is roughly half of medium chop, or about a quarter inch on each side, when diced.
Mince is very fine.
When is Sizing Important?
A professional chef usually makes a great effort to choose the appropriate sized dice or chop since the size of the veggies in a recipe is highly significant. This is for a variety of reasons, but it mostly affects how long they take to cook, the finished dish's overall texture, and its flavor. For example, a larger piece of red pepper will cook more gradually than a smaller bit. Additionally, it will have a different mouthfeel, texture, and taste.
Water Chestnut Prep
Water chestnuts that have been canned should be rinsed under cool, running water. Before slicing or chopping the rinsed water chestnuts for various dishes, let them soak in fresh water for 10 minutes with 1 teaspoon of baking soda to get rid of the "tinny" flavor.
Slice off the top and bottom of fresh water chestnuts, then use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Use cool, running water to rinse. To utilize in your next dish, chop, slice, or dice the ingredients into the proper shape and size.
How to Cook with Water Chestnuts
After being peeled, fresh water chestnuts can be consumed uncooked. To ensure that both fresh and canned ingredients maintain their greatest crunch, add them both toward the conclusion of the cooking process. They are praised for their crisp texture in a variety of recipes, from appetizers to desserts, because they have a more neutral flavor.
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