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Asian rice

This simple Asian rice recipe features fragrant jasmine rice cooked with chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil, topped with green onions. It makes a perfect side dish for stir-fries and Asian-inspired meals.
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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 well to coat.
  3. Add frozen peas, if desired, and stir to combine. The heat will cook the peas in a minute or two. Taste and add salt if needed. Stir in green onions, keep covered until ready to serve.

Notes

This rice pairs well with stir-fries and grilled meats for a complete Asian-inspired meal.