Oriental Rice Pilaf

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1¾ cups beef broth
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
• ⅓ cup diced red pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Procedures

1. Cook Onion and garlic in oil in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until Onion is tender.
2. Add broth, rice, soy sauce and pepper flakes.
3. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
4. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir green onions, red pepper and sesame seeds into cooked rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
6. Fluff with fork.