Sesame rice
5 servings
30 minutes
Sesame rice is a fragrant and exquisite dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that offers a delicate nutty flavor with a hint of citrus tang. Sesame oil permeating each grain of rice gives the dish a rich, deep aroma, while the combination of white and black sesame seeds adds textural variety and subtle flavor nuances. The finishing touch is fresh lime juice that highlights the Eastern character of the dish. It is a simple yet elegant side that pairs perfectly with fish, vegetables, or meat dishes in soy sauce. The origins of the recipe are tied to the traditions of Pan-Asian cuisine where sesame is widely used to impart richness and aroma to dishes. Sesame rice can be served as a standalone dish or used in complex gastronomic combinations.
1
Boil any rice according to the instructions on the package.
- Rice: 1 glass
2
For the sesame dressing, heat sesame oil with white sesame seeds in a small saucepan.
- Toasted sesame oil: 2 glasss
- White sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
3
Load it until it turns golden.
4
Turn off the heat and add black sesame seeds and lime juice to the oil, then mix well.
- Black sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Freshly squeezed lime juice: 1 tablespoon
5
About 5 minutes before the rice is done cooking, when most of the water has evaporated, add sesame dressing to the rice, mix well and let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes.
- Toasted sesame oil: 2 glasss
