Garlic-Ginger Rice with Cilantro
I wanted a simple and tasty side dish to pair with the Asian Vegetable Stir Fry and the Ginger-Sesame Thin-Cut Pork Chops I was serving for dinner. I decided to use the base recipe for my Garlic Rice and add fresh ginger and cilantro to it. The rice turned out flavorful and delicious – it paired nicely with the veggies and chops and we all enjoyed it.
How to Make Garlic-Ginger Rice with Cilantro
Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring often so the rice doesn’t stick to the pan, for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken broth and season with sea salt and white pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes.
Remove the rice from the burner without removing the lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 tsp fresh ginger minced
- ¾ cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- Sea salt and white pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring often so the rice doesn't stick to the pan, for 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken broth and season with sea salt and white pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the burner without removing the lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve. Enjoy.
Yay for a new-to-me way to spruce up rice! Now maybe I can actually get the.boy to look forward to eating it…
Sounds delicious Pam!!
Yum! This rice and the entire meal you made looks amazing, Pam!
Ginger and cilantro? This rice has to be delicious!
What a great way to dress up rice without too much effort.
I’m loving the simplicity and strong flavours in this dish. Very versatile too. Thanks for sharing!
This must smell wonderful while cooking! We can serve with roasted or grilled veggies. Yum : )
They serve something like this at our favorite Mexican restaurant. I love it! Your rice looks just wonderful Pam!
Perfect side for your Asian pork chops.
Your rice looks wonderful! Ginger and cilantro..my favourites.