Garlic Ginger Jasmine Rice (Printable)
Tender aromatic rice with charred broccoli florets creates a satisfying plant-based main dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
02 - 2 1/4 cups water
03 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Broccoli
07 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish & Finish
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional, for serving)
14 - Lime wedges (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until it runs clear. Drain thoroughly to remove excess starch.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute while stirring constantly until fragrant.
03 - Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat evenly with the aromatics for 1 minute. Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes undisturbed.
04 - While the rice rests, preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
05 - Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer in the hot pan without overcrowding. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the florets develop deep char marks and reach crisp-tender texture.
06 - Uncover the saucepan and gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and release steam.
07 - Divide the garlic ginger rice among serving bowls. Top generously with charred broccoli, scatter sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over each portion. Drizzle with soy sauce or tamari and serve alongside lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic and ginger perfume the entire pot of rice so every single grain carries flavor.
- Charred broccoli adds a smoky crunch that makes this simple dish feel like something from a restaurant.
- It comes together with pantry staples in about half an hour.
- It is vegan and gluten free without trying to be either.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the rice or you will end up with a gummy clump instead of separate fragrant grains.
- Letting the rice rest covered off the heat for those five minutes is the secret to perfect texture so resist the urge to peek early.
- Keep the broccoli in a single layer in the pan because overcrowding will steam it instead of charring it.
03 -
- Grate the ginger directly into the hot oil using a microplane so the juice infuses everything and the fibers melt away.
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on doubles their flavor with almost zero effort.