Best Ginger Cilantro Rice Recipes

CRISPY WHOLE THAI FRIED FISH WITH GINGER TAMARIND SAUCE AND COCONUT-CILANTRO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Special equipment: A large Dutch oven or deep wok, deep-fry thermometer and two 12-inch bamboo skewers
• Prepare the ginger tamarind sauce: In large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup of the canola oil and allow to heat. Add the garlic, shallots and fresh ginger and saute until fragrant and the shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sambal and 1/2 cup water. Stir well and cook until the mixture is slightly reduced and has a maple syrup-like consistency, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat 4 to 5 inches of canola oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or deep wok. You need enough oil so the whole fish can be submerged.
• Prepare the fish: Make 3 diagonal slices into the flesh of one side of the snapper, cutting all the way to the bone and spacing the slices 2 inches apart. Repeat with the other side of the fish.
• Combine the cornstarch, rice flour, granulated garlic, ground ginger, salt and pepper in a large baking dish. Lightly dredge the fish all over with the seasoned flour, including inside the cuts. Shake off any excess flour, then form the fish into an "S" curve by threading two 12-inch bamboo skewers through the tail and body so it holds its wavy shape.
• Carefully place the fish into the hot oil so it is almost completely submerged. Fry the fish until deep golden and very crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. As it cooks, use a large metal spoon or ladle to carefully pour hot oil over any exposed part of the fish to ensure it cooks evenly. Carefully remove the fish from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain briefly. Season immediately with salt and lime juice. Carefully remove the skewers from the fish, and place it upright on a platter of Coconut-Cilantro Rice Pilaf. Pour the ginger tamarind sauce over the top. Garnish with the chilies and scallions.
• Rinse the rice by running it under cold water 2 or 3 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice comes out light and fluffy.
• Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chili flakes and rice and stir well to coat the kernels evenly with oil. Add the coconut milk, salt, sugar and 1 cup water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until all the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered and allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes to steam. Before serving, add the cilantro and fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir 3 minutes. Stir in broth and salt. Sprinkle cilantro over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to bowl and serve.

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
• Drain.
• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add rice and stir 3 minutes.
• Stir in broth and salt.
• Sprinkle cilantro over.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with fork.
• Transfer to bowl and serve.

CILANTRO LIME AND GINGER GLAZED SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Shrimp Marinade: Whisk all of the marinade ingredients for the shrimp, peel and de-vein shrimp, and marinade in a glass (or otherwise non-reactive) bowl for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coconut Rice: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan bring coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil and stir in rice. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer rice, covered, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cooking the Shrimp: When almost ready to serve, heat a grill pan on high until hot, and put shrimp on skewers, 5 to a skewer, so that they lay flat. Sprinkle shrimp with a bit more brown sugar, and place the skewers on the grill pan and baste with half of remaining marinade. Turn after 2 minutes and baste with remaining marinade. When shrimp are firm, (2-3 minutes on each side) remove and set on serving dish. Continue to cook liquid in pan until slightly caramelized, then pour or brush over shrimp skewers. Serve with rice, and garnish with remaining 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP WITH COCONUT LIME CILANTRO GINGER & RICE

Steps:

• Place raw, even frozen, shrimp in a sauté pan with pat of butter, salt, & the juice of 1 lime on medium heat. Prepare rice in separate pan according to directions, except using part of coconut milk in place of water. If you have a steamer pot, you can steam the asparagus on top of the rice (or pasta) while it's cooking. While the shrimp is cooking, throw in the remaining coconut milk, the crushed garlic cloves, the ginger, and the cilantro. If you choose to also cook chicken, you can remove the shrimp when it's cooked (pink), leaving the juices; add the raw chicken and maybe more garlic, ginger, coconut milk, based on taste and desired sauce quantity. When chicken is cooked through, add the shrimp back, and the steamed asparagus, and stir all together. Serve over the rice/pasta and offer red pepper flakes to those who prefer it hot.

GRILLED CHILLI & CILANTRO SALMON WITH GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and at the same time put the water in another pot and bring to a boil.
• Fry the onion for a few minutes until lightly browned.
• Stir in the ginger and garlic for 1 minute, then stir in the rice.
• Add boiling water and a little salt, then bring to the boil.
• Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the rice is tender.
• Heat grill/broiler to medium.
• Brush a baking tray lightly with a little oil.
• Put the salmon on top and grill/broil for 4-5 minutes.
• Scatter with chilli, cilantro, remaining olive oil and seasoning.
• Grill/broil again for just 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
• Serve with the rice and line halves for squeezing over.

GINGER-CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and ginger rounds in large saucepan. Add broth; sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil, stirring often. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Meanwhile, combine chopped cilantro, green onion, and minced ginger in mini processor. Add both oils and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Blend until almost smooth. Season cilantro oil to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
• Transfer rice to bowl. Remove ginger rounds. Mix in cilantro oil and serve.

GINGER CILANTRO SHRIMP W/JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Boil your Jasmine rice and leave in the steamer till ur ready to serve. Peel and devein your shrimp, cut into 3 pieces(doing this makes sure that every bite has shrimp in it), season w/sea salt & fresh cracked pepper, a little fresh lime juice and set aside. Clean and slice up your shiitake mushrooms and set aside. Just use the caps as the roots are sometimes tough. To clean, just brush off lightly with a clean & slightly damp kitchn towel. Clean your ginger root (just brush any dirt off as I use the skin as well) & peel your garlic and onion. Wash ur Cilantro and put about a handful to the side for later and the rest you'll chop up with ur onions & garlic. In food processor on pulse chop up your ginger root, garlic, onions, and cilantro together to make the base of the sauce. I like it to be minced well but not too fine.(I like to get a little bite of ginger every now and again). In a non reactive pan or non-stick skillet, put in a little olive oil to sautee your mushrooms,ginger, garlic, onions and cilantro. As the mushrooms will make a natural broth be careful not to add too much chicken broth at this point. You're looking for a saucy consistency...a little thick not too thin)Add in ur sweet chili sauce following the same rule as the chicken broth (not too much but to taste depending on how hot you want it). Let everything marry together for a few, taste it and if you want add some fresh lemon and or lime juice. U can also add at this time some red pepper flakes if u want more of a kick. Taste it again and if the base meets your liking, you can now toss in the shrimp and let them cook in the sauce till they just turn pink (be sure not to over cook the shrimp as they'll become rubbery if you let them go too long. Once the shrimp are nice and pink remove pan from the heat and u can start plating up your dish. With the cilantro you put to the side...do a quick rough chop and sprinkle on top of the dish to make final presentation.

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain.
• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add rice and stir 3 minutes.
• Stir in broth and salt. Sprinkle cilantro over. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with fork, transfer to bowl and serve.