Ginger and Oyster Steamed Rice

Submitted by RuPei

"Try this special steamed rice if you like ginger and oysters!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups asian white rice (not jasmine rice)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons ginger, finely sliced
• 2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages smoked oysters
• 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine (cooking michiu)
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

directions

1. Wash rice and drain.
2. In a measuring cup, add soy sauce first and then water until it reaches 1 2/3 cups. Pour the water mixture into rice.
3. Continue to add white pepper powder and ginger. Combine well. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
4. Place oysters on top of the rice. Sprinkle rice wine over the oysters. Cook in a rice cooker. When the rice cooker switches to the "warm" setting, let rice rest in it for 10 minutes before uncovering.
5. Gently stir rice until loose. Sprinkle cilantro and serve!

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

Very good and unique rice. I don't like smoked things, so I used regular canned oysters. It was still good. I had this with Thai food, so I used fish sauce instead of soy sauce. This rice isn't for everyone, but I liked the strong oyster and white pepper flavor.