SAGE & SESAME RICE

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i needed a rice recipe to go with some kabobs that i was making and i decided to alter my spanish rice recipe to have a more asian feel....this is what i threw together & i have to say, it came out really good!!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons butter, sliced into pats

Steps:

  • add water, all of the seasonings except the butter & half of the seasame seeds to a microwave safe measuring cup & heat in the microwave for 2 minutes to dissolve the bullion, set aside.
  • brown rice in hot oil in a large skillet for approximately 5 minutes.
  • add chopped onion, minced garlic & saute til onions are soft.
  • add seasoned water to the browned rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • do not check on the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will allow steam to escape and may make your rice turn out undercooked.
  • after 15 minutes uncover, turn rice over, place butter pats on top recover & let steam for 3-5 more minutes.
  • fluff with a fork to distribute the butter, sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 118.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

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