Steamed Ginger Rice With Snow Peas Recipe

Ingredients

A simple bowl of rice is elevated to a fragrant dish with the addition of grated fresh ginger. Add sweet snow peas fresh from the vine; lightly steamed and still bright green these peas add crunch and taste to the delicate rice.

Estimated Times

Preparation Time: 8 mins

Cooking Time: 32 mins

Servings: 6

2 cups rice

3 cups cold water

1 teaspoon grated ginger root

1/4 pound sugar peas, stringed and trimmed

Place rice in a medium saucepan. Add cold water and ginger root. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until water disappears from the surface of rice (about 5 minutes).

Cover tightly, reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes. Add sugar peas, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Stir gently to combine rice and snow peas.

Preparation

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