Jasmine Rice with Peas and Tomatoes
Great with Fish or Poultry
Yield

12 Servings

Time

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Jasmine Rice, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 large shallots, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2-14 oz cans chicken broth 1-10 oz package frozen peas, thawed 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté cumin seed and black pepper for 30 seconds.
  3. Add shallots. Sauté 3 - 4 minutes or until they begin to brown slightly.
  4. Add Jasmine Rice. Sauté 2 - 3 minutes or until well coated in oil.
  5. In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  6. Add chicken broth and salt to rice. Mix well. Bring back to a boil. Stir and cover with a tight fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  7. Remove from heat. Add peas, plum tomatoes and cilantro. Mix together well. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve.

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One of Thailand’s many gifts to World Cuisine. Jasmine Rice is justly famous for its marvelous aroma and texture.

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