Jasmine Rice with Caramelized Green Onions

By rossboys

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 Tbsp peanut oil
• 2 cups chopped green onions, cut into 1/2" slices
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 to 1 tsp sambal oelek (depending on how spicy you want it)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts, or 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews

Preparation

Step 1

Place the water, jasmine rice and 1/4 tsp salt in a rice cooker and cook. Once done, keep warm.

In a saute pan, heat up the peanut oil on med-low heat and saute the green onions, garlic and sambal oelek for about 2-3 minutes or just until softened. Stir occasionally.

Increase the heat to medium and add the rice vinegar, sugar and remaining salt. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to caramelize, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not burn.

Lastly, add the cooked jasmine rice and coarsely chopped nuts; mix well.