Sage & Sesame Rice

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, sliced into pats

Directions

  1. 1
    add water, all of the seasonings except the butter & half of the seasame seeds to a microwave safe measuring cup & heat in the microwave for 2 minutes to dissolve the bullion, set aside.
  2. 2
    brown rice in hot oil in a large skillet for approximately 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    add chopped onion, minced garlic & saute til onions are soft.
  4. 4
    add seasoned water to the browned rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    do not check on the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will allow steam to escape and may make your rice turn out undercooked.
  6. 6
    after 15 minutes uncover, turn rice over, place butter pats on top recover & let steam for 3-5 more minutes.
  7. 7
    fluff with a fork to distribute the butter, sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds & serve.

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