Ginger Scallion Rice

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 3 scallions thinly sliced green and white parts separated
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 Tablespoons ginger (finely grated)
• 1 cups white jasmine rice
• 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1.5 cups water

Instructions

1. Heat a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add avocado oil and sesame oil.
2. Rinse rice in a fine mesh sieve until water runs clear, allow water to drain off and set aside.
3. When oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic and white part of scallions. Sauté for a about a minute, until fragrant. Add the rice and stir until rice is coated with oil and fully mixed with aromatics.
4. Add the water, salt and sesame oil. Cover and increase heat. Bring to a full simmer, then reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. Uncover and stir before serving. Garnish with green parts of scallions before serving.