JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

Jasmine Rice With Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro image

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup(s) jasmine rice
3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
1/3 cup(s) fresh ginger (finely chopped peeled)
3 - large garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 cup(s) low sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
1 - bunch fresh cilantro (2 inches of bottom stems trimmed and discarded, tops and remaining stems coarsely chopped)

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.