Oriental Rice Pilaf

Oriental Rice Pilaf

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00

Categories    : Side Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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     1/2           cup  chopped onion

  1              clove  garlic -- minced

  1         tablespoon  sesame oil

  1 3/4           cups  beef broth

  1                cup  uncooked rice

  1         tablespoon  reduced-sodium soy sauce

     1/8      teaspoon  red pepper flakes -- or to taste

     1/3           cup  thinly sliced green onions

     1/3           cup  diced red pepper

  2        tablespoons  toasted sesame seeds

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender. Add broth, rice, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.

Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir green onions, red pepper and sesame seeds into cooked rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.