Steamed Ginger Rice with Snow Peas
Elevate your weeknight meals with this fragrant and nourishing Steamed Ginger Rice with Snow Peas, a quick and easy recipe packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Delicately infused with the warm, aromatic notes of fresh ginger, fluffy jasmine rice serves as the perfect base for crisp, blanched snow peas that add a pop of color and crunch. A touch of sesame oil brings a nutty depth, while optional soy sauce adds a savory kick. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this simple yet elegant dish can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian main or a stunning side dish for your favorite stir-fries or grilled proteins. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy recipe is a delightful blend of texture, taste, and visual appeal—perfect for fresh, flavorful dining at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 1 stalk Green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then set aside.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger to measure 1 tablespoon. Trim the ends of the snow peas and set them aside for later.
In a medium-sized pot, add the rinsed jasmine rice, 1.5 cups of water, grated ginger, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Stir gently.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow the rice to simmer gently for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
While the rice cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the snow peas by boiling them for 1 minute, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to maintain their bright green color and crisp texture. Drain and set aside.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the rice covered for an additional 5 minutes to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Optional: Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for extra flavor.
Carefully fold in the blanched snow peas to incorporate them into the rice.
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, and garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2138 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
