You’ll soon forget takeout when you discover how easy it is to make your own authentic Asian Rice!
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There are so many great meals out there that can be made even better by adding a side of rice. For times like that, we don’t ever want you to think that you have to settle for a boring dish of rice. Especially when authentic Asian rice can be made quickly and with just a few ingredients that you probably have around the house already.
A little soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions are all that separate you from traditional white rice and bonafide Asian rice. It really doesn’t take much to turn regular rice into a savory and flavorful side. So, if you’re making a main course that can benefit from a side of Asian rice, don’t hesitate to pull out this recipe.
Plus, once you’re done, we’ve got plenty more ways to spice up an otherwise boring bowl of rice. For starters, you can make this Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Rice that imitates Chipotle’s recipe. You can also explore our recipes for Spanish Rice and Mexican Rice, or even Cauliflower Fried Rice or Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry.
Is Asian Rice Healthy?
For most diets, there is nothing wrong with having Asian rice as a side dish. The jasmine rice used is a good source of carbohydrates. As long as you use low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium sesame oil, you should be able to curb the amount of sodium in Asian rice, which is one of the few pitfalls from a health perspective. Plus, in addition to green onions, you’re free to add other vegetables to the rice if you like, potentially further improving the nutritional profile of the dish.
The Right Rice…
This recipe for Asian rice calls for jasmine rice, although it’s possible to consider other options. Some cooks recommend finding short-grain rice from a Japanese or Korean market as an alternative to jasmine rice. If you want to get the most out of this rice, it’s best to use fresh rice. If you end up using jasmine rice, remember to rinse or soak the rice before you start to cook it. Finally, adding an extra vegetable or two after the rice has been cooked isn’t a bad idea. For instance, many people find that peas are a good addition to Asian rice.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse
Prepare jasmine rice.
Cook
Boil rice, then simmer until tender.
Season
Flavor with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Garnish
Add green onions for freshness.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
With any leftovers of your Asian rice, keep them in the fridge inside an airtight container. They should remain good for about 3 days and can be easily heated up in the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
Asian rice is the perfect side dish for a wide variety of meals, including any stir-fry. This can include Paleo Grilled Beef Stir-Fry or Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry. You can also try Asian rice as a side dish for BBQ Chicken Wings or perhaps Slow Cooker Korean Beef Stew. In general, almost any meal with shredded chicken, shredded pork, or shrimp will be complemented nicely by this Asian rice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which helps in making the rice fluffy.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the cooked rice, add the kosher salt, and fluff with a fork to mix the seasonings evenly throughout the rice.
- Garnish the Asian rice with thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Info:
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