White Rice with Black Sesame Seeds
Elevate your everyday rice dish with this simple yet striking recipe for White Rice with Black Sesame Seeds! Perfectly fluffy white rice is paired with the nutty aroma and subtle crunch of toasted black sesame seeds, creating a visually stunning and flavor-rich side that's as versatile as it is delicious. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or special occasions. Toasting the black sesame seeds enhances their signature earthy taste, while the rice serves as a blank canvas to complement a variety of cuisines. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for serving alongside Asian-inspired mains, grilled proteins, or hearty vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the white rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear; this removes excess starch for fluffier rice.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, toast the black sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until they become fragrant and slightly darker, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in the toasted black sesame seeds.
Serve the rice hot as a side dish or a base for your preferred main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 1% | |
*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.
