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This image shows a large bowl of perfectly cooked Asian rice, garnished with green onions and served hot. The fluffy jasmine rice, mixed with soy sauce and sesame oil, is complemented by the fresh green onions and optional peas, ready to be enjoyed as a flavorful side dish.

Asian Rice Recipe

This Asian rice makes rice taste even better with its delicious savory flavor. It's a great side dish to have with grilled meats or fish. This rice dish is packed with flavor! It's now a regular in my kitchen. It doesn't take much extra time to make this rice compared to plain rice, but it's totally worth it. Adding a couple more ingredients makes a big difference in how tasty it is.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  •  Big pot or pan
  • Something to cover the pot
  • Spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 tbp Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • ½ cup Frozen peas Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt if needed
  • 2 Green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring the chicken stock and jasmine rice to a boil in a big pot.
    This image shows chicken stock and jasmine rice being brought to a rolling boil in a large pot, the beginning step of preparing a savory and flavorful side dish.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 18 minutes until the rice is cooked.
    This image shows jasmine rice simmering in chicken stock with the pot covered, allowing the rice to absorb all the flavors while cooking to a tender texture.
  • Once it's done, mix in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
    This image shows soy sauce and sesame oil being poured into the pot of cooked rice, adding a rich, savory taste to the fluffy jasmine rice.
  • If you want, add the frozen peas and stir until they're heated through.
    This image shows vibrant green frozen peas being mixed into the cooked rice, adding a pop of color and texture while heating through in the warm dish.
  • Taste it and add salt if you think it needs it, then sprinkle with green onions.
  • Keep it covered until you're ready to eat.
    This image shows freshly sliced green onions being sprinkled over the cooked Asian rice, adding a fresh and slightly sharp garnish to balance the savory flavors.

Notes

  • Frozen peas: If you like peas, toss them in. They add some colour and extra flavour to the rice.
  • Sesame oil: This oil adds a nutty taste to the rice, making it extra yummy.
  • Kosher salt: Just a little sprinkle if needed. It enhances the flavours without being too salty.
  • Low-sodium soy sauce: Adds a bit of salty flavour to the rice. It's not too salty, so it's perfect for seasoning.