Sesame Brown Rice

By alas14

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup medium-grain brown rice
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
• 1 Tbs. thinly sliced green onions
• 1 Tbs. fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Soak 1 cup of brown rice for 1 hour and drain.
2.Add the rice to a medium-sized saucepan and cook, uncovered, on medium-high heat until the rice is dry (2 - 3 minutes). Stir in a small amount of salt if desired.
3.While dry cooking the rice, bring a kettle of water to a boil. Add 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups boiling water to the rice and wait for the water to return to a full boil.Add ginger, if using.
4.When the water has returned to a full boil, turn the heat down to medium-low (a range setting of about 3). Cover and cook the rice until the water is fully absorbed (about 40 minutes). Do not stir the rice.
5.Remove the rice from the heat, and let sit, still covered, for at least 10 minutes.
6.Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Meanwhile, in a small, dry fry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until they are fragrant and have taken on color, about 2 minutes. Pour the seeds onto a plate and set aside.
Carefully lift the cover of the saucepan so that no condensation drips into the rice. Drizzle the sesame oil evenly over the top and sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds. Gently fluff the rice with a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon.
Spoon the rice into a warmed serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds and the green onion. Serve immediately. Serves 4.