Jasmine Tea Rice

Serves 4
Time 40 min

Light, aromatic and very simple, this rice makes a great accompaniment to any stir-fry. Green tea replaces water for cooking the rice, a process that adds a delicate, floral flavor. Lightly toasting the rice in a dry pan brings out its nutty flavors.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupJasmine or Jasmati white rice
    1 tablespoongreen tea leaves or green tea leaves with roasted brown rice (Genmaicha tea)
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    2green onions, sliced
    1/4 cuptoasted slivered almonds

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Method

Place rice in a dry saucepan over medium heat. 

Toast rice until fragrant and lightly golden in color, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. 

Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. 

Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 2 minutes, then add tea and brew for 1 minute. 

Strain tea.

Add the hot tea to rice in the saucepan. 

Add salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. 

Cook until the liquid is absoorbed, about 20 minutes. 

Allow rice to rest for a few minutes. 

Fluff with a fork and serve garnished with green onions and almonds.

 

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

120

Total Fat

3g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

300mg

Total Carbohydrate

20g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

3g

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