Embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with our guide to creating the ultimate tropical ginger rice dish. Discover the secrets of combining aromatic ginger, fluffy rice, and an array of tropical flavors to create a dish that captures the essence of paradise. From selecting the perfect rice and ginger to choosing complementary ingredients, this article provides expert tips and tricks to elevate your tropical ginger rice to a delectable feast.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
COCONUT RICE WITH FRESH GINGER
An easy, slightly tropical rice dish that tastes like vacation feels.
Provided by Unpeeled
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the rice under cold water for several minutes in a colander, or by swishing it around in a pot of cold water, then replacing the water and repeating several times, until the water runs more clearly and looks less starchy.PRO TIP: Rinsing the rice removes some of the excess starch. This will make your finished rice fluffier and not gummy.
- In a medium-sized sauce pot, stir together the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, grated ginger, sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until cooked, about 20 minutes, stirring once about three-quarters of the way through, scraping the bottom.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork. Serve hot with any garnishes.
GINGER RICE RECIPE
Ginger Rice is one of my favorite jasmine rice recipes. It pairs perfectly with many Asian dishes and adds much more flavor to meals than traditional white rice.
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a colander, rinse rice well, shaking off excess water.
- Combine water, rinsed rice, fresh ginger, garlic, butter, kosher salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a low simmer.
- Cover and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
- Top with scallions or serve with your favorite meal.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 325 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
TROPICAL GINGER RICE
Fragrant and fruity, this ginger-scented rice goes with Asian, Indian and other fusion dishes. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GINGER RICE
Delicious, fragrant ginger rice. Perfect with any fish entree.
Provided by Fancy Pants
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 45.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
GINGER RICE
Fragrant jasmine rice is made even sweeter by the addition of a little sugar; grated fresh ginger adds heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
GINGERED RICE
Steps:
- Rinse the rice to get rid of excess starch. Put it into a heavy bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid. Add the water, ginger, cardamom, and salt and give it a good stir. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for about 15 minutes. You will see holes poking through the rice and most of the water should be absorbed. Let the rice stand off the heat, covered, for about 5 minutes. Remove the ginger and discard, fluff the rice and serve.
TROPICAL STOVETOP SHELLFISH STEAM WITH PINEAPPLE-GINGER RICE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- Puree medium fine in food processor. Reserve until needed.
- In a heavy pot, sizzle the ginger in the oil for a minute. Add the salt, pineapple and the rice and stir with a wooden spoon to coat. Add the juice and water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat. Top with lime slices and the thyme sprig. Reduce to very low heat, cover and allow to steam for 30 to 40 minutes or until perfect. Turn off heat and leave covered until ready to serve. METHOD FOR THE SHELLFISH STEAM: Prepare the vegetables. Slice the cabbage and peeled onion into thin wedges (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch thick at the widest part). It's okay to leave the cabbage and onions attached at the core. Snip the stem ends from the beans. Peel the yams and slice into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Discard ends Set up steamer. You have 2 options to accommodate 6 to 8 people. You can use 2 large (10-12 inch) steamers stacked, either steel or bamboo or arrange individual portions on 4 inch bamboo steamers and stack them Fill steamer pan at least 2 1/2 inches with water. Line steamer baskets with a single layer of banana leaf (or alternative). Layer some cabbage, yam, onion pieces and clams. Spoon on 2 to 3 tablespoons of Bajan Seasoning. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp, mussels and beans with 1 1/2 cups of Bajan Seasoning. Layer the shrimp, mussels, and beans attractively over the first layer. Top with butter in small pieces, the bay leaves and the thyme. Lay another leaf on top and tuck around for a snug fit. You may now cover the steamer with a lid and steam over medium-high heat for 20 to 30 minutes or until clams pop open and cabbage is gently cooked. Serve with pineapple-ginger rice.
THAI GINGER RICE
This is a traditional northern Thai dish which isn't usually found in restaurants. Wonderful side dish to serve with fish or vegetables, or white meats.
Provided by camillelaure
Categories White Rice
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grate fresh ginger and garlic and place in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil.
- Let the mixture grill for a minute and add the raw rice.
- Add the chicken stock mixed with water and let the rice cook.
- Make sure to add water if the rice is not cooked enough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.1
TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN
In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that's balanced by a bit of soy sauce. -Christina Aho, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
HAWAIIAN RICE
A wonderful dish that brings back the flavor of the islands. A side dish that dresses up plain old pork chops or can be used as a bed for seafood like grilled scallops or shrimp.
Provided by Cujo4x
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Pour syrup from the can into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil for approximately five minutes.
- 2. Lower heat and stir in brown sugar untill it disolves completely. Add ginger and soy and allow to sit on very low heat to keep warm.
- 3. On a grill place pinapple rings and cook for about four minutes on one side and one minute on the other side. ( you can broil them in the oven, but you should baste the rings with the sauce before broiling to help pinapple turn golden brown) place pinapple rings on top of rice, pour sauce over rice.
- I highly recommend adding grilled scallops or shrimp to this dish. enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 515, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 50.6, Protein 3.7
PINEAPPLE-GINGER RICE
Similar to other pineapple fried rice recipes but requires no frying. This recipe maximizes time and flavor by cooking the rice in the pineapple juices and ginger.
Provided by MINI
Categories Rice Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour pineapple juice into a 2-cup liquid measure; add water to reach 1 3/4 cups liquid. Pour into a saucepan. Reserve pineapple chunks.
- Add rice, ginger, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook until rice is tender and the majority of the liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and green onions; fluff with a fork to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than dried ginger, and it will give your rice a more vibrant color.
- Toast the rice before cooking: Toasting the rice before cooking will help to give it a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy texture.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your rice, so be sure to use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't overcook the rice: Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland, so be sure to cook it according to the package directions or until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Let the rice rest before serving: Letting the rice rest for a few minutes before serving will help it to absorb all of the flavors from the broth and seasonings.
Conclusion:
Tropical ginger rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is flavorful, colorful, and healthy, and it can be served with a variety of main dishes. So next time you are looking for a new side dish, give tropical ginger rice a try! You won't be disappointed.
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