Herb-Infused Jasmine Rice with Peas

Name: Herb-Infused Jasmine Rice with Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp, chopped (parsley or cilantro) fresh herbs; 1 tbsp butter; to taste salt

Fluffy jasmine rice infused with fresh herbs and peas, a simple side dish with bright, aromatic notes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp, chopped (parsley or cilantro) fresh herbs
1 tbsp butter
to taste salt

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain. Combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed, without lifting the lid.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas and 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, add 1 tbsp butter, and let sit covered for 2 minutes. Fluff with a fork, season with additional salt if needed, and serve.