A Question for my Foodie Friends:

[jennythereader]

Do you guys think that chicken marinated in a balsamic vinegar based marinade would go well with a dish called "Spinach and Rice Gratin"? Its main ingredients are spinach, brown rice, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Side question: Do you think I could substitute Basmati rice (which I already have) for the brown rice (which I'd have to buy special)?

Comments

[sioneva.livejournal.com]

I'm always bad with knowing how flavor combinations will work (if they're not ones I've tried) but I would say that the gratin dish MAY work depending on the cooking method. Brown rice takes substantially longer (up to three times longer) to cook than white/basmati rice. If you're using cooked rice, you'll be good to go. If you're using uncooked rice, you'll need to compensate for the differences in cooking times.

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

Yes, and yes. I'm actually not a brown rice fan (I know!) and so I'd sub the basmati anyhoo.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

I'm planning on broiling the chicken. I'd prefer to grill it, but don't own a grill, so that's out.

The gratin recipe calls for cooked rice, so if cooking time is the major issue it shouldn't be a problem. Thank you!

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thank you.