Description
A cozy, citrus-scented bowl of ginger and lime brothy rice, perfect for when you need something soothing, light, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 inches fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
- Add the garlic and ginger slices. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in lime juice and zest. Season with salt to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with scallions and chopped cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving for a better texture.
- Fresh lime juice added at the end keeps the flavors bright and zesty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg