Ginger Rice Recipe

overhead of ginger rice next to orange chicken

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian rice, ginger garlic rice, ginger jasmine rice, ginger rice, jasmine rice recipe, rice side dish

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Ginger Rice is one of my favorite jasmine rice recipes. It pairs perfectly with many Asian dishes and adds much more flavor to meals than traditional white rice.

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice (not instant)*
2 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon ginger , grated
1 clove garlic , minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons scallions

Instructions

In a colander, rinse the 1 cup jasmine rice (not instant)* well, shaking off excess water.
Combine 2 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth, rinsed rice, fresh grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in a medium sauce pan.
Bring to a low boil and then lower heat to a low simmer.
Cover and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Top with chopped 2 tablespoons scallions or serve with your favorite meal.
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Notes

*Brown rice can be substituted for jasmine rice, but may require more cooking time.

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