Chinese Gingered Rice

If you don't like to sauté with sesame oil, you can substitute peanut or canola oil for the sautéing and then drizzle a bit of sesame oil in when you add the water and salt.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup short-grain rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  toasted sesame oil
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Rinse the rice in strainer and drain.
2. In a saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the ginger over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice.
4. Add the water and salt.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to a simmer.
7. Cook covered until water is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
8. Stir once and allow to stand until ready to serve.