Easy Asian Rice Recipe Explained
This easy Asian rice recipe makes a perfect side dish with its flavorful, aromatic jasmine rice cooked in chicken stock and a hint of sesame oil. It’s quick to prepare and great for pairing with your favorite stir fries or grilled dishes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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 each green onions very thinly sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- 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.
- At the end of cooking, stir the rice and check for tenderness. If the liquid has been absorbed, drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and toss well to coat.
- Add the frozen peas if desired and stir to combine. The heat of the rice will cook them in just a minute or two. Taste the rice and add salt only if needed. Stir in the green onions, keep covered until serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This simple Asian rice is versatile and works well as a side for a variety of main dishes, adding a fragrant and savory element to your meal.