Best 10 Ginger Citrus Rice Recipes

LEMON GINGER BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large pot and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and add 4 1/2 cups water to the pot. Sprinkle with the salt and add the butter, ginger and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without removing the lid.
• Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and keep warm until ready to serve. For drier rice, leave the lid off after fluffing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro before serving.

GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add water and a pinch of sea salt; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

GINGER CITRUS RICE

Steps:

• Spray a 3 quart saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat until pan is very hot, but not smoking. Add ginger root and ground cumin and cook for 1 minute.
• Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15-18 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Stir in lime juice and zest.

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir 3 minutes. Stir in broth and salt. Sprinkle cilantro over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to bowl and serve.

GINGER-CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and ginger rounds in large saucepan. Add broth; sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil, stirring often. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Meanwhile, combine chopped cilantro, green onion, and minced ginger in mini processor. Add both oils and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Blend until almost smooth. Season cilantro oil to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
• Transfer rice to bowl. Remove ginger rounds. Mix in cilantro oil and serve.

GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Bring ginger, sugar, salt, and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil 2 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until most water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 7 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

GINGER-CITRUS SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec. to 1 min. or just until garlic is slightly softened. Stir in orange juice, onions and ginger. Increase heat to medium-high; cook and stir 3 min. or until liquid is reduced by about half.
• Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 min. or just until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

TROPICAL GINGER RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine rice, ginger and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 18-22 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in dried fruit and pecans.

LEMONGRASS AND GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/2 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
• Puree lemongrass, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, jalapeno pepper, shallot, and garlic in a food processor.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; tilt skillet to coat with hot oil. Add pureed mixture to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix well.

GINGER JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice with water until water runs clear.
• Heat butter or oil in pan over medium to low heat. Saute garlic, ginger & salt for about a minute at most or until fragrant. Add rice and stir well.
• Add liquid. Bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice tender.