Brownricewithsesameseeds Recipes

BROWN RICE WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Saute rice in butter just until translucent and very lightly browned.
• Add onion and sesame seeds, and continue browning until onion is translucent, stirring frequently to prevent onion from burning.
• Drain any excess butter or olive oil.
• Add stock or water carefully to prevent steam burns; it WILL blow steam!
• Adjust heat for a slow simmer, cover, and cook about 45-50 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes.
• If all liquid is not absorbed, remove cover and continue cooking for up to another 15 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork before serving.

SESAME BROWN RICE PILAF WITH GARLIC AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the onion and oil in a large shallow saucepan (with a tight fitting lid).
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until onion is golden.
• Stir in the rice and cook 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the water; bring to a boil; add in the salt, stir thoroughly, cover and cook 35-40 minutes or until almost all the liquid is absorbed (do not stir).
• Uncover the pot and while it is still on the heat, sprinkle the broccoli, green beans, squash, carrot, and red bell pepper evenly over the surface of the rice.
• Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the rice is cooked.
• Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Spoon into a serving dish and serve immediately.

SESAME RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, toss the rice with 1/2 teaspoons of the sesame oil to coat the grains.
• Add the water, cover, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Stir in the scallions, sesame seeds, the remaining sesame oil, and soy sauce to taste.
• Enjoy!
• Note:.
• Toast sesame seeds in a single layer on an unoiled baking tray at 350*F for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and golden.
• Watch carefully, so as not to burn!