Jasmine Rice With Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro

Annacia's Note:

This rice is a tasty side for almost any meal.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 cups jasmine rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup fresh ginger (finely chopped peeled)
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 inches of bottom stems trimmed and discarded, tops and remaining stems coarsely chopped)

Directions:

1. Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
2. Drain.
3. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add rice and stir 3 minutes.
6. Stir in broth and salt.
7. Sprinkle cilantro over.
8. Bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
10. Fluff rice with fork.
11. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Reviews

[CIndytc]

We loved this rice...easy and colorful. I did add some frozen peas. Served with Bourbon Chicken #45809 and it was perfect.

[Parkers Mom]

This RICE I've ever put in my mouth.. I did not have cilantro so I added basil and it was DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for posting such a great recipe..

[gailanng]

Closed one nostril and sniffed. Closed the other nostril and sniffed. Then sniffed through both....ahhhhhhhhhh. I should go video. Some things need an enactment. Made for Everyday Is A Holiday.