Sesame Jasmine Rice With Vegetables

I use this as "fried" rice and so I choose a protein that has a sauce. A nice green vegetable - like asparagus, broccoli or something along those lines. ATasteofThai.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth, water may be used
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  cup  jasmine rice
• 1⁄3 cup  minced scallion (green onions)
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1⁄3 cup  minced carrot
• 1  teaspoon fish sauce
• 1⁄3 cup sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
2. Add Jasmine rice, sesame oil and fish sauce.
3. Reduce to a simmer and cover.
4. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all the broth is absorbed.
5. In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, heat vegetable oil.
6. Add scallions, carrots and sesame seeds.
7. Sauté until vegetables are tender and sesame seeds are lightly golden.
8. Lightly salt.
9. Add the cooked rice to the vegetables and mix together well.
10. Serve with chicken, pork, beef or fish. Yum!