Sesame Rice
Serves 4

2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp butter
1 cup rice
dash white pepper
1/2 tsp salt, optional
1-2 tbsp dark sesame oil
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (Pat’s note: used some black sesame seeds too...nice color contrast)
1/4 cup green onions sliced, include green tops

Boil water in a medium saucepan and add salt and butter. Bring to a boil and add rice. Boil for 2 minutes, then cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and cover with a paper towel and replace lid. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Fluff again and add 1 or 2 tablespoons sesame oil, white pepper, salt, sesame seeds and green onions.

Source: Michelle/CA via Lisa/LA

Pat’s notes: Very tasty. Great accompaniment to Spicy Hoisin Chicken (sometimes I use turkey thighs) and snow peas.

Michelle’s notes: I make this rice all the time. My husband and kids love it and it goes with just about anything. Easy to make too!

Lisa/LA: likes to serve with Ground Turkey in Lettuce Cups and other recipes.