Ginger rice is a flavorful dish that adds an unforgettable taste to your meals. It’s a perfect side for Asian-inspired dishes and offers a unique twist to traditional rice recipes. If you’ve never tried making it before, below are three easy ways to bring the tantalizing flavors of ginger rice to your table.

1. Ginger Rice with Garlic and Green Onions

Ingredients:

– 2 cups jasmine rice

– 4 cups water

– 1 tbsp vegetable oil

– 2 tbsp minced ginger

– 4 cloves minced garlic

– 1/2 cup chopped green onions

– Salt, to taste

Instructions:

Begin by rinsing the jasmine rice in cold water until it runs clear. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Next, add the ginger and garlic, cooking for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the rice and stir, gently cooking for another minute.

Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork before adding salt to taste and garnishing with green onions.

2. Coconut Ginger Ric

Ingredients:

– 2 cups basmati rice

– 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

– 2 cups water

– 1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped

– Salt, to taste

Instructions:

Begin by rinsing the basmati rice in cold water until it runs clear. In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, grated ginger, and salt. Stir well and bring this mixture to a simmer.

Add in the rinsed basmati rice and return to a simmer before reducing the heat to low. Cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed by the rice. Fluff the rice gently with a fork once finished and serve.

3. Ginger Rice with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

– 2 cups long-grain white rice

– 4 cups water or chicken broth

– 1 large onion, thinly sliced

– 2 tbsp minced ginger

– 2 tbsp butter

– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Begin by rinsing the white rice in cold water until it runs clear. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown and caramelized, which takes about 15 minutes.
Place onions aside and in the same pot add minced ginger. Cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the rice and cook for another minute, stirring to combine the ginger with rice.

Add water or chicken broth to cover the rice mixture and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked. Once cooked, fluff with a fork before adding salt and pepper to taste. Stir in caramelized onions evenly throughout the rice recipe before serving.

These three variations of ginger rice are sure to add delicious flavors to your meals. Each combination offers a unique taste that will leave you wanting more. Don’t hesitate to try out all three recipes, as they are easy to prepare and sure to please your palate!