Thai-style Ginger Garlic Rice with Avocado
🌟Main ingredient:White rice
✨secondary ingredients: ginger and garlic
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
1
cup
white
rice
2
cups
water
1
tablespoon
vegetable
oil
1
tablespoon
minced
ginger
1
tablespoon
minced
garlic
1
avocado,
sliced
Salt
to
taste
1
tablespoon
chopped
fresh
cilantro
Cooking steps
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the rice and reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced ginger and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the ginger and garlic.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients and season with salt to taste.
Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced avocados and chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve hot as a main dish with a side of steamed rice or steamed vegetables.
Enjoy!
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