2 14-oz cans chicken broth,
1 fat skimmed from top
1/2 cup water
2 cup uncooked white long-grain
1 rice
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 cup frozen peas
Directions
1. In a large pan, combine the broth and water; add the rice and
bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the level of the liquid just
covers the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. 2.
While the rice is cooking, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce and
ginger. Stir into the cooked rice with the peas. 3. Serve half of the
recipe hot for a side-dish. Store the remaining in the refrigerator
to use as a base for rice salad.
Servings: 4 cups
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Categories: Casserole; Rice; Vegetable
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