Best 20 Jasmine Recipes

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Jasmine rice, known for its fragrant and slightly sweet taste, is a long-grain rice commonly cultivated in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of Laos. Its popularity extends beyond these countries, making it a well-loved ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the world of jasmine rice, providing you with the best recipes to showcase its unique characteristics. From classic Thai dishes like Pad Thai and Khao Pad to flavorful curries, salads, and pilafs, we'll delve into the culinary delights that highlight the delicate aroma and versatile nature of jasmine rice. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes that bring out the essence of this exceptional ingredient.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

JASMINE RICE



Jasmine Rice image

This pilaf is made with jasmine rice, an aromatic rice popular in Thai cuisine.

Provided by Brian

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup green peas
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups dry jasmine rice
3 cups water
salt to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

COCONUT JASMINE RICE



Coconut Jasmine Rice image

This is one of my favorite rice recipes. It goes great with just about anything! Try a ginger chicken main dish with it!

Provided by Tony Reinert

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 ½ cups 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

JASMINE RICE



Jasmine Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups jasmine rice, or other long grain white rice
3 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain rice in cold water to remove starch and impurities. Place drained rice and the cold water in a heavy saucepan. Bring the water to a rolling boil, uncovered, over high heat.
  • Stir, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan tightly, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the covered pan from the heat and let stand 10 minutes without removing the lid.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork or rice paddle. Serve warm.

JASMINE RICE & QUINOA PILAF



Jasmine Rice & Quinoa Pilaf image

Light and fluffy, this blend of rice and quinoa has a fun texture, and carrots, onion and broccoli give it pops of flavor. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh broccoli

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Add rice and quinoa; stir to coat. Stir in broth and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GINGER JASMINE RICE



Ginger Jasmine Rice image

Yummy, easy, addictive side dish that complements a wide variety of Asian and Fusion dishes! I use a microplane to grate my ginger, and a spoon's edge to easily [& not wastefully] peel it.

Provided by Gaia22

Categories     Rice

Time 21m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup jasmine rice
1 cup water or 1 cup stock

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.

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO



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Make and share this Jasmine Rice With Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh ginger (finely chopped peeled)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 inches of bottom stems trimmed and discarded, tops and remaining stems coarsely chopped)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 265.8, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.7

COCONUT JASMINE RICE



Coconut Jasmine Rice image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups jasmine rice
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
Large toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice under cold water 3 times or until the liquid runs clear. Add the rice, coconut milk and water to a medium pot; stir well. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with coconut flakes.

JASMINE RICE



Jasmine Rice image

Make and share this Jasmine Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups rice, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup jasmine rice
1 1/2 cups water (or Jasmine tea)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil.
  • Stir in rice with a fork.
  • Bring back to a boil, then cut heat to simmer.
  • Cover (do not take off lid to check on rice, or stir, you may get gummy rice, if you do!) and cook for 15 minutes.

FRIED JASMINE RICE WITH PINEAPPLE, SHRIMP, AND PORK



Fried Jasmine Rice with Pineapple, Shrimp, and Pork image

The addition of pork and shrimp make this pineapple fried rice a main-course dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 fresh hot red chiles, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 ounces boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1/4 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined (halved if large)
1 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup diced cooked Chinese roast pork, substitute 1 ounce baked ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup sliced snow peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus 2 whole scallions for garnish (about 4 scallions total)
5 sprigs fresh cilantro, for serving
5 sprigs fresh mint, for serving
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts, for serving
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

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.

CINNAMON JASMINE RICE PUDDING



Cinnamon Jasmine Rice Pudding image

This baked rice pudding is just a little different from other rice puddings..been in the family for years..you'll love it !

Provided by Patricia Manson1

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked rice (use short grain Jasmine rice)
2 eggs, well beaten
7 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup seedless raisins or 1/2 cup chopped dates
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (1/2 pint) container whole cream

Steps:

  • PREHEAT OVEN: 350F Degrees.
  • Place in saucepan 2 1/2 cups water.
  • Bring water to a boil and add 1 cup of the Jasmine Rice.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Rice should be almost dry.
  • Combine cooked rice with rest of the ingredients except for the cinnamon and whole cream.
  • Pour into a greased 1 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon over top of rice.
  • Bake in oven for about 40 minutes.
  • (Check pudding in 35 minutes).
  • Pudding should not be dry (moisture should show in the middle of pudding).
  • Take out of oven and allow to sit about 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with a little of the whole cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.5, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 169.5, Sodium 170.5, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 37.7, Protein 10.1

GRILLED TUNA OVER JASMINE RICE WITH A WASABI AND THAI VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Tuna Over Jasmine Rice with a Wasabi and Thai Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup wasabi
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup white wine
1 shallot chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup safflower oil or vegetable oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
4 (6-ounce) tuna fillets
Butter and water
2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup canned whole straw mushrooms, drained
1 cup lychee nuts, quartered
1 cup wakame seaweed (rehydrated)
2 carrots, peeled and shaved into strips with peeler

Steps:

  • Garnish: long chives
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together wasabi and honey. Wasabi mixture should be a pourable consistency. Transfer into a squirt bottle and place aside.
  • In a saucepan, reduce orange juice to a sugar syrup, be careful not to burn. Add vegetable stock, red curry paste, white wine, shallots and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Transfer contents in a blender. Add rice wine vinegar and puree slowly adding the safflower oil until emulsified. Transfer to a squirt bottle. Set aside.
  • Season tuna fillets with Kosher salt and black pepper (using 7/8 salt and 1/8 pepper) then grill tuna fillet to desired doneness.
  • In a saute pan emulsify butter and water, add jasmine rice and heat.
  • In another saute pan over high heat, heat oil and saute straw mushrooms, lychee nuts. On a serving plate arrange seaweed in a circle. Place rice in center on top of seaweed, carrot strips on top of rice keeping in mind you want to see carrots. Sprinkle around the edge of plate straw mushroom-lychee nut mixture. Place tuna fillet on top of carrots, squirt Thai vinaigrette on top of tuna and then squirt the wasabi glaze on top of Thai vinaigrette. Garnish with long chives.

WARM JASMINE RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND THAI HERBS



Warm Jasmine Rice Salad with Shrimp and Thai Herbs image

Provided by Bruce Cost

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pepper     Rice     Side     Lunch     Mint     Shrimp     Cucumber     Cilantro     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup just-cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons julienned fresh red fresno chile pepper (or other chile)
2 tablespoons ground dried shrimp
2 tablespoons ground golden peanuts
1/3 cup finely julienned cucumber
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
6 mint leaves, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fine peanut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 medium-large shrimp, butterflied and poached until just done
Mixed greens

Steps:

  • When the rice is just cooked and has sat 10 to 20 minutes, combine it with the chile, dried shrimp, peanuts, cucumber, cilantro leaves, and mint.
  • Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, oils, and sugar, and mix into the rice. Toss in the black pepper and shrimp. Serve on a bed of greens.

RAINBOW TROUT WITH JASMINE RICE AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Rainbow Trout with Jasmine Rice and Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 rainbow trout, heads removed and cleaned
Salt and black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
Jasmine Rice, recipe follows
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
3 cups Jasmine rice, rinsed
3 1/2 cups cold water
3/4 cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
Salt
White Pepper
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
3/4 cup fresh citrus juice (lemon, lime, or orange, or a combination), plus more if desired
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups canola-olive oil blend (1 1/4 cups each or your preference)
Salt
White pepper
Steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, accompaniment

Steps:

  • Season trout fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both meat and skin sides. Lightly dust fillets with flour and shake off excess. In a non-stick skillet large enough to hold all 4 fish, heat the oil and butter over high heat until almost smoking. (You may need to work in batches or use 2 skillets if you don't have one that is large enough). Carefully place the trout, meat side down, in the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the fish over with tongs and finish cooking on the skin side, about 2 more minutes. With tongs, remove the trout from the skillet and serve immediately with the rice and vinaigrette.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Add enough salt and pepper to make the water taste slightly salty. Cover and bring to a boil. When the water level drops below the rice, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes and turn off the heat. Leave covered and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot with the trout.
  • Add vinegar, citrus juice, shallots, and mustard to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add oil while machine is running until emulsified; the vinaigrette should be thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more citrus juice, to taste, if desired. Drizzle over trout. Toss with steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, if desired.

JASMINE TEA RICE



Jasmine Tea Rice image

A side dish of jasmine rice can complete any meal and is simple to prepare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon loose jasmine tea
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and add tea; cover, and let steep 5 minutes. Strain; discard tea leaves, and reserve brewed tea.
  • Return brewed tea to saucepan; add salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rice; cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until tea has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT JASMINE RICE



Pineapple Coconut Jasmine Rice image

Ok....my sweet tooth hit overdrive tonight and I wanted my dinner to reflect that! I didn't want to wait for dessert for the good stuff....so here is a recipe that I found from President's Choice that definitely satisfied my need for sweet....but not overkill! This IS actually a dessert but I needed something to go with my Lemon Chicken and Fresh Snow Peas...so I decided that this would fill the empty spot on my plate. While I was waiting for my chicken to finish cooking, I was sampling this Jasmine Rice delight...and it was mighty hard to wait to put it on the plate! Hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Provided by cfletcher

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup jasmine rice
14 ounces coconut milk
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup pineapple (diced)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot.
  • Stir in the rice and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until water is absorbed (stirring occasionally),.
  • In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  • Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Add 1/2 of the coconut milk mixture to the cooked rice.
  • Let the rice stand for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Then add the diced pineapple and remainder of the coconut milk to the rice.
  • Optional: added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the rice when serving.

JASMINE SHRIMP FRIED RICE



Jasmine Shrimp Fried Rice image

As described by Vicking Range...an epiphany of flavors! The subtle saltiness of fish sauce, the crisp flavors of fresh herbs and the slight bite of hot pepper make the dish sublime.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (to taste)
5 cups cooked jasmine rice, cold (can be cooked and refrigerated one day ahead)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 cups cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and large chopped (about 12 oz.)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions and chiles and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add rice, sugar, soy sauce and fish sauce.
  • Reduce heat to medium and sauté until ingredients are well coated and hot, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, cilantro, basil, and sesame oil and sauté until shrimp are hot to touch, about 3 minutes.

HERBED JASMINE RICE



Herbed Jasmine Rice image

Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup jasmine rice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Cook rice in a 3-qt. saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, and drain. Toss rice with butter and herbs and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN COLOMBO WITH PURPLE JASMINE RICE



Chicken Colombo with Purple Jasmine Rice image

This recipe for chicken colombo with purple jasmine rice is courtesy of Alter Eco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups purple rice, preferably Alter Eco, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) peeled chopped tomatoes
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), cut into strips
2 tablespoons curry
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 pinches ground cinnamon
Cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place rice in a medium saucepan along with 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce to low heat. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add tomatoes, chicken, and sprinkle over curry powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until mixture has thickened and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes. Add coconut milk and stir until well combined; cook 5 minutes more. Sprinkle over cinnamon.
  • Divide rice evenly among 4 serving plates; top with chicken mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

JACK AND JILL'S ICED JASMINE TEA



Jack and Jill's Iced Jasmine Tea image

Jack and Jill should have gone up the hill to fetch a pail of this iced tea. The light floral notes of jasmine and the sweetness of the simple syrup make a refreshing combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 1/2 cups water
5 jasmine tea bags
1 cup sugar
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place tea bags in a large heatproof container. Add boiling water, and steep for 3 minutes. Remove tea bags. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, bring sugar and remaining 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Let cool completely.
  • Stir together tea and 3/4 cup simple syrup, plus more if needed, depending on desired sweetness. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Divide among ice-filled glasses.

FRIED RED THAI JASMINE RICE WITH SHRIMP



Fried Red Thai Jasmine Rice With Shrimp image

Thai-style fried rice is an addiction in our household. If you cannot find Alter Eco's ruby red jasmine, you can make this dish with red Bhutanese rice or with regular jasmine rice. This may seem like a lot of fried rice, but believe me, you'll finish it in one sitting.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Serves four generously as a one-dish meal

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in 1-inch long julienne
8 medium or large shrimp about 6 ounces, peeled, deveined and chopped
6 cups cooked ruby red jasmine rice, red Bhutanese or regular jasmine rice (2 cups uncooked)
1 bunch scallions, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (omit if sodium is an issue; the high sodium content in this recipe comes from the fish sauce)
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Chopped cilantro
Thinly sliced cucumber
Lime wedges
Scallions
Fish sauce with hot chilies (nam pla prik)
Chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat a large wok or large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates upon contact. Add the oil, tilt to spread across the pan, and add the carrot and shrimp. Stir-fry until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about two minutes. Add the garlic, and stir-fry just until golden, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the rice. Stir-fry for about two minutes by scooping the rice up, then pressing it into the pan and scooping it up again. The rice should have a seared taste. Add the scallions and fish sauce, stir together for a half-minute to a minute and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle the cilantro over the top, and serve, passing the garnishes of your choice. Diners should squeeze lime juice onto their rice as they eat.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting any recipe, make sure to gather all your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This is especially important for produce, herbs, and spices.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Don't skip or substitute ingredients unless you know exactly what you're doing. Recipes are carefully balanced, and changing one ingredient can throw off the whole dish.
  • Don't Overcook: Overcooking can toughen meat, dry out vegetables, and ruin the flavor of delicate dishes. Cook food until it is just done, then remove it from the heat.
  • Season to Taste: Every palate is different, so it's important to season food to your own taste. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper, then add more to taste.
  • Garnish for Presentation: A simple garnish can make a dish look more appealing and inviting. Try using fresh herbs, citrus zest, or even a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Cooking delicious meals at home doesn't have to be difficult. With a little planning and practice, you can create tasty and satisfying dishes that the whole family will enjoy. So get in the kitchen and start experimenting! The more you cook, the better you'll become at it. And don't forget to have fun!

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