Cilantro Rice with Ginger and Garlic
A delicious and herbaceous way to liven up a side of rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger root
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt
- A handful of fresh cilantro stems trimmed and discarded, the rest coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold running water and drain.
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and rice and stir for a couple of minutes. Add broth, a pinch of salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Adapted from Epicurious.com.