Best 8 Ginger Scented 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-SCENTED RICE

Steps:

• Using garlic press, squeeze enough fresh ginger into small bowl to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons juice with pulp. Transfer ginger to small saucepan.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water, rice, butter, and salt to same pan. Cover; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let rice sit 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with fork.

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 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 SCENTED RICE

Steps:

• Using garlic press, squeeze fresh ginger into a small bowl; you'll need 1 1/2 tablespoons juice with pulp.
• Place in small saucepan with cover.
• To pan add 1 1/2 cups water, rice, butter, and salt.
• Cover; bring to boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let rice sit 10 minutes.
• Uncover; fluff rice with fork.

LEMON SCENTED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, ginger, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the lemon zest. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Pull from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed. Fluff with a fork season with some pepper and serve.

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-SCENTED RICE

Steps:

• Using garlic press, squeeze enough fresh ginger into small bowl to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons juice with pulp. Transfer ginger to small saucepan.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water, rice, butter, and salt to same pan. Cover; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let rice sit 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with fork.