Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup onions, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
salt ( depending on how salty the broth is) (optional)
1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly
Directions:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, butter, onion, scallions and gingerroot and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
Stir in rice to coat with oil and butter, add broth and microwave, covered with plastic wrap at high for 5 minutes.
Microwave at medium power (50%) for 12-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Uncover and stir in snow peas.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in sesame seeds.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 27 min.