Are you craving a quick, nutritious, and incredibly tasty meal that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this mouthwatering Easy Mixed Vegetable Rice recipe! Imagine a vibrant, aromatic dish that combines perfectly cooked rice with a colorful medley of vegetables, all seasoned with rich soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil. Whether you're a busy professional, a home cook looking for a simple side dish, or someone wanting to add more vegetables to your diet, this recipe is your ultimate culinary solution.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with vegetable broth. Ensure the liquid covers the rice completely.
- Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring once to prevent rice from sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the mixed vegetables by washing and chopping them into uniform small pieces if needed.
- After 15 minutes, add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice without stirring, replace the lid, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice and vegetables.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then gently fluff the rice and vegetables with a fork to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Serve hot as a side dish or light main course, garnishing with additional soy sauce or green onions if desired.
Tips
- Rice Rinsing Technique: Always rinse your rice thoroughly to remove excess starch. This ensures each grain remains separate and fluffy after cooking.
- Liquid Ratio: Use a 2:1 liquid to rice ratio for perfectly cooked rice. Vegetable broth adds extra flavor compared to plain water.
- Vegetable Prep: Cut vegetables into uniform, small pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- No Stirring Rule: When adding vegetables, avoid stirring the rice. Simply layer them on top to prevent breaking the rice grains.
- Steam Power: Let the rice sit covered after cooking for 5 minutes. This allows steam to finish cooking and helps distribute moisture evenly.
- Flavor Boost: Experiment with adding garlic, ginger, or green onions for extra depth of flavor.
- Leftovers Tip: This rice reheats wonderfully and can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
