Jasmine Rice with Peas

Ingredients

• ¾ cup frozen peas
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1⅓ cup water
• ½ tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

Place the frozen peas in a strainer and run cold water over them to thaw slightly and set aside. Rinse the jasmine rice in a bowl of cold water to remove the starch. Drain well. Place the rice in a saucepan. Add the water, and salt, if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stir, cover and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Steam-cook the rice for 5 minutes. Lift the lid, quickly add the peas and cover (do not stir). Continue cooking until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Let the rice stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, stir gently to incorporate the peas and serve. Serves 4 to 6.

Added Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010