Garlic Fried Brown Rice
- 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add the oil and butter to a saucepan. Add the rice and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat with lid half on. Turn the heat down and cover with lid and continue cooking for another 20 minutes or till the rice is cooked through. Take out of the pan and let cool. Keep aside.
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix the ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, grated
- 3 to 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Heat a wok like pan with the peanut oil. Add the garlic and green onions. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice vinegar mixture and mix well and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
