Spiced Jasmine Rice & Peas

 

 

2 cups jasmine rice, washed
2 tbsp. oil
4 star anise pods
1/4 cup white onions, minced
1 tsp. ginger, minced
2 cups green peas, frozen is fine
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3-1/2 cups water
to taste:  each salt, pepper

Heat a saucepan and in it add oil, onions, ginger and star anise.

  Sauté until translucent and fragrant. 

 Add rice and cold water, along with peas and some salt for flavor. 

Cook 10 - 12 minutes on medium heat, covered with a lid. 

 Once rice is dry, turn heat off and allow to

rest 10 more minutes; add green onions, and fluff it up with a fork.

  Serve nice and hot. 

 

Makes 6-8 servings.