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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 cup of sticky rice
- 1 large eggplant, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer the rinsed rice to a bowl and cover with water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic to make the marinade.
- Place the diced eggplant in a large bowl and pour half of the marinade over the eggplant. Toss until the eggplant is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Spread the marinated eggplant in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through cooking.
- While the eggplant is roasting, drain the soaked sticky rice and transfer it to a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. Bring water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer pot. Place the steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam the sticky rice for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and cooked through.
- Once the sticky rice and eggplant are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Add the remaining marinade and toss until the rice and eggplant are evenly coated. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
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]]>Ingredients:
- One sliced fresh pineapple cut into cubes
- 1/4 C of soy sauce
- 1 C of Teriyaki marinade
- 2 Tspn honey
- 3 skinless and boneless salmon fillets cut into cubes
- Sesame Seeds to taste
- 1 C rice
- Oil to taste
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions:
- Cut salmon into small cubes and sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and mix.
- Fully coat the salmon pieces in the mixture.
- Grill the salmon and pineapple or sauté on the stove.
- Once the salmon and pineapple is cooked, place it over the rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy!
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]]>Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cooked and cooled jasmine rice (ideally a day old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and chopped green onions)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry until they are tender-crisp. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
- Combine the cooked rice with the vegetables and eggs in the skillet. Stir well to mix. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Add garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously to evenly coat the rice and vegetables with the seasonings.
- Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 3-4 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish the egg fried rice with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions.
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]]>Wash Your Rice
For this method, it’s best to use basmati rice. Washing your rice is a very important step to ensure you get crisp and separated grains rather than a sticky mess. For some dishes, sticky rice is desired, which makes washing less important. For now, you will want to wash your rice in cold water and wash it with your hand before draining the water. Repeat this at least three times, or until the water runs clear.
Bring It To Boil
Next, you can lightly salt your rice to add a bit of flavor. Add twice as much water to your rice ratio, and bring it to a boil with a lid on from cold. This is where the twist happens; as soon as your rice is bubbling, turn off your hob and leave your rice resting not on the heat. It is really important not to take your lid off now as you will let lots of heat out.
Leave To Stand
With your rice resting on the side, and the lid on at all times, you can now relax and set a timer for 40 minutes. During this time, you can prepare the rest of your meal or do something else. The water in the rice will gradually evaporate over the 40 minutes and you will be left with perfect rice, every time!
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]]>Rice Porridge
Rice Porridge is a staple in many Asian countries. With a variety of topping options, you can easily make it your own. Combine rice with water or broth in a pot. Boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until creamy (30-60 minutes). Season with salt and add your favorite toppings.
Fried Rice
Transform leftover rice into a quick, flavorful meal with fried rice. It’s great for incorporating any leftover vegetables and proteins. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add vegetables and proteins and cook until nearly done. Scramble eggs on one side of the pan. Stir in rice, breaking clumps, and mix well. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through and garnish with green onions.
Rice Fritters
Create crispy, delicious fritters from leftover rice for a satisfying snack, appetizer, or side. Mix rice, eggs, cheese, flour, herbs, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a pan. Form mixture into small patties and fry each one until golden and crispy.
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]]>Black Rice
Black rice is also known by the names forbidden or purple rice. It gets its purple color from the pigment anthocyanin, which is a strong antioxidant. Back in ancient China, black rice was considered so good and nutritious, that only royalties were allowed to consume it. Today, it’s also considered a good source of protein. It’s high in fiber, and lowers cholesterol. The only thing that may stop you is that it’s a bit difficult to find.
Wild Rice
Despite the name, it’s not actually the kind of rice you would expect. It’s a grass-like plant that grows near shallow rivers and streams. Wild rice is native to North America, around Great Lakes. It has a strong flavor and higher price than regular rice. This rice is rich in nutrients and boasts impressive amounts of protein, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. Like all others, it’s rich in fiber and antioxidants.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is especially good because it’s a whole grain that contains bran and germ. These provide additional fiber, vitamins, and minerals. If you remove all these parts, you would get white rice. Brown rice is nutrient-rich, has positive effects on blood sugar levels, and reduces the risk of heart disease. It also helps in controlling weight.
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]]>Rinse The Rice
If you don’t thoroughly rinse the rice, the finished result will be incredibly glutinous and sticky. Use a sieve and stir the rice under running water to ensure that every strand gets rinsed.
Cover With Cold Water
Cover the rice with at least 1 inch of cold water. Let the rice come to the boil, before reducing the heat and letting it simmer until it has absorbed the rest of the water.
Don’t Stir
Avoid stirring the rice until the final few minutes of cooking. Stirring can change the texture of the rice and stop it from absorbing all of the water. Once the rice is almost cooked, fluff it with a serving utensil before serving as quickly as possible.
Avoid common mistakes when cooking you rice, to get results of soft, fluffy rice every time!
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]]>The viral video was shared by TikTok creator Emily Mariko. Mariko published a video showing how she prepares this easy dinner not knowing she would inspire millions of people to try and do the same. She has a few handy tricks that she shares that you can also use in other recipes, so make sure to check out the video below.
Mariko first shreds the cooked salmon on a plate before placing pre-cooked rice over it. The next step is putting an ice cube over the ice, which will prevent it from drying. She covers the plate with some waxed paper and microwaves the food.
Once it’s done, she adds soy sauce, mayonnaise, and Sriracha sauce and pairs her dinner with Kimchi and pickled daikon.
Watch the video to learn how to make this easy and tasty meal. We’re sure it’s going to your regular rotation after the first try, so don’t wait any longer to try out the recipe!
@emilymariko ♬ original sound – Emily Mariko
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]]>Rinse
It’s common knowledge that you’re supposed to rinse rice before you cook it. However, some people skip this part (since technically, you can cook rice without rinsing it first) or just rush through it. The thing is, other than making the rice cleaner, the action of properly rinsing it also helps keep rice grains from sticking to one another while cooking. So, take your time with rinsing, and use a proper strainer to do so. Once the water coming out at the bottom turns from grey-ish to clear, the rice is ready to be cooked.
Fry
Yep, use a bit of oil, guys! Nothing major, just a thin layer of cooking oil at the bottom of the pot will do. Simply fry your rice for two or three minutes before you add the water. You’ll be surprised how much it helps keep rice grains smooth and separate.
Use Less Water
Recipes on store-bought rice bags might tell you to add 1.5 cups of water for each cup of rice you put in the pot. But the truth is, if you’re really into getting non-sticky, evenly-cooked rice, one cup of water per one cup of rice is the perfect balance. Try it!
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]]>Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Thoroughly rinse your brown rice. Keep at it until the water runs clear. This will remove excess starch, helping to prevent clumping and gumminess.
- Add water, rice, and oil into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for ten minutes to steam.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Just one pro tip: every kitchen, pot, and brand of rice are different. It might take some trial and error to hone down on the exact cooking times that will work for your rice.
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