Jasmine Rice With Peanuts And Scallions Food

JASMINE RICE WITH PEANUTS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear, then drain rice well in a sieve. Bring rice, water, and broth to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in peanuts and scallion greens.

JASMINE RICE WITH PEANUTS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear, then drain rice well in a sieve.
• Bring rice, water, and broth to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork, then stir in peanuts and scallion greens.

CAULIFLOWER STIR-FRY WITH TOASTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Cook the rice as the label directs. Meanwhile, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper; spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the peanuts and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove to a small bowl with a slotted spoon and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the snow peas, bell pepper and ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the scallions (white and green parts) and cauliflower; toss. Add the chili sauce and soy sauce and continue to cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are glazed, about 2 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork; top each serving with the stir-fry, toasted peanuts and cilantro.

TOASTED JASMINE RICE WITH GRILLED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high heat.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil. Add the rice and toast it in the oil until it releases a nutty fragrance, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the rice to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice simmer until the liquid has been completely absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Toss the scallions in a large bowl with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange them on the grill and grill until they develop a nice char, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove them from the grill to a cutting board and roughly chop. Fold the scallions, bean sprouts, cilantro and jalapenos into rice and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over a medium-low heat, warm the oil. Add onion and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in green peas, bay leaf, and jasmine rice. Stir to coat the rice.
• Pour 3 cups water into the saucepan and add the salt. Increase the heat to medium and let the rice come to a quick simmer. Reduce heat to low and let rice simmer lightly and sit uncovered until all of the liquid is absorbed. Cover the rice and remove from heat. Let sit for about 40 minutes.

JASMINE RICE WITH SHIITAKES AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and let stand.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add shiitakes in a single layer, and cook, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add garlic, and cook until light gold, about 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer rice to a platter, top with shiitake mixture, and sprinkle with scallions. Serve immediately.

RICE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND TOFU

Steps:

• Combine the two kinds of two rices in a medium saucepan. Add water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and all of the liquid in the pan has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Remove lid, place a clean dishtowel across the pan (not touching the rice) and return lid to the pan. Let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Remove lid and towel, transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Add cilantro, peanuts, peas, scallions or chives and chiles and toss together.
• While rice is cooking, preheat oven to 375 degreesºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Pat tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, then cut squares into strips.
• In a large, wide bowl whisk together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shallot, cumin, cayenne, honey or agave nectar, 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, 3 tablespoons of the grape seed or canola oil, and cilantro to taste. Pat each square of tofu dry with paper towels, then dip into marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to baking sheet. Do not drain the marinade.
• Bake tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and marinade sets on the surface. Remove from heat.
• Add remaining lime juice to the marinade and whisk in remaining oil. Add to rice mixture and toss.
• Line a platter or wide bowl, or individual plates with lettuce leaves and top with rice mixture. Lay tofu strips on top, garnish with avocado slices, black sesame seeds if desired, and cilantro, and serve.

JASMINE RICE WITH COCONUT & CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 15-17 minutes., Stir in cherries, peanuts and orange zest; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut.

FRIED JASMINE RICE WITH PINEAPPLE, SHRIMP, AND PORK

Steps:

• Stir 2 tablespoons fish sauce with chiles in a small bowl; set chile sauce aside.
• Heat a wok over high heat. Add oil. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, 5 seconds (be careful not to burn them). Add pork shoulder; cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 45 to 60 seconds. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon fish sauce; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Stir in roast pork or ham, pineapple, snow peas, and sliced scallions; cook until heated through, about 30 seconds. Serve with cilantro, mint, bean sprouts, lime, whole scallions, and chile sauce.

COCONUT JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Stir coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add rice; bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.