ORIENTAL RICE PILAF

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This is not fried rice, but rather a spin on it. Goes well as a side with many dishes. Don't skip toasting the sesame seeds. It's fun to watch them pop, too.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 3/4 cups beef broth
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/3 cup diced red pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender.
  • Add broth, rice, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir green onions, red pepper and sesame seeds into cooked rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

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