Asian Rice

Name: Asian Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces), thawed

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The ultimate side dish for all of your favorite Asian recipes.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces), thawed

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated.
Stir in water, soy sauce, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Gently stir in peas. Cover and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 233 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

We love this Asian rice recipe that's loaded with veggies and a hint of gingery freshness. It's so versatile, and even the picky eaters in our family love it! —Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, IL

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