easy asian rice
This simple Asian Rice is a perfect, flavorful side dish for any stir-fry or Asian-inspired meal. Quick to prepare and packed with subtle flavors from soy sauce and sesame oil.
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 green onions very thinly sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine the jasmine rice and chicken stock in a large saucepan or skillet. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- At the end of the cooking time, remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, stir the rice gently with a fork.
- If all liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss well to coat all the grains.
- Add frozen peas, if desired, and stir to combine. The residual heat of the rice will warm them through in 1-2 minutes. Taste the rice and add kosher salt only if needed.
- Finally, stir in the thinly sliced green onions. Keep covered until ready to serve. Enjoy your easy Asian rice!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can toast the dry jasmine rice in a dry skillet for a couple of minutes before adding the chicken stock.