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Asian rice

This simple Asian rice is a flavorful side dish perfect for stir-fries and main courses. It combines jasmine rice with savory soy and sesame flavors, topped with fresh green onions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt only as needed
  • 2 green onions green onions very thinly sliced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the rice and the chicken stock in a large saucepan or skillet, cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18 minutes.
  2. At the end of the cooking time, stir the rice and check for tenderness. If the liquid has been absorbed, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss to coat.
  3. Add frozen peas if desired and stir. The heat will cook them in a minute or two. Taste and add salt if needed. Add green onions, stir, and keep covered until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

A quick and flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of Asian entrees.