Garlic Sesame Rice Food

GARLIC SESAME RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large bowl, cover with water.
• With your hands, swish the water around to remove the starch off the rice.
• Drain the rice and continue till the water is no longer milky looking, but is clear.
• Add cool water to cover the rice by at least 1".
• Soak for 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place a medium pan on medium heat and add sesame oil.
• When the oil begins to smoke, add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds.
• Add the rice and stir for 30 seconds.
• Carefully add the broth, which will spit a little at first.
• Boil the rice, uncovered and without stirring, till the surface is covered with steam holes and grains on top appear dry, about 8 minutes. reduce the heat to lowest setting.
• cover and cook 10 minutes more.
• Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit, covered 5 minutes.
• Uncover and fluff with fork, serve.

GARLIC-SESAME SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook 8 to 10 garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a skillet with vegetable oil until the garlic is golden. Add 10 cups baby spinach and cook until wilted; add a big splash of water and some salt. Top with toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil.

ASIAN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauces, rice wine or sherry, chili sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring to combine. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
• Quickly restir the sauce, add it into the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring. (This will take about a minute).
• Re-stir the cornstarch/water mixture and add it to the sauce, stirring to thicken. Refrigerate after use.

SESAME BROWN RICE PILAF WITH GARLIC AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the onion and oil in a large shallow saucepan (with a tight fitting lid).
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until onion is golden.
• Stir in the rice and cook 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the water; bring to a boil; add in the salt, stir thoroughly, cover and cook 35-40 minutes or until almost all the liquid is absorbed (do not stir).
• Uncover the pot and while it is still on the heat, sprinkle the broccoli, green beans, squash, carrot, and red bell pepper evenly over the surface of the rice.
• Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the rice is cooked.
• Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Spoon into a serving dish and serve immediately.

SESAME RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, boil 1 1/2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is almost dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until completely dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork; toss with scallions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.