Description
A vibrant and fragrant rice dish infused with ginger, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Optional: diced veggies like carrots or peas
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the rinsed rice and salt to the pot. Stir briefly, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with scallions before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ginger instead of powdered ginger. Avoid stirring the rice during cooking for fluffy grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg