Oriental Rice Pilaf

Submitted by gailanng

"This is not fried rice, but rather a spin on it. Goes well as a side with many dishes. Don't skip toasting the sesame seeds. It's fun to watch them pop, too."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 3⁄4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1⁄3 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1⁄3 cup diced red pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

directions

1. Cook onion and garlic in oil in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender.
2. Add broth, rice, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir green onions, red pepper and sesame seeds into cooked rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.