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This amazing Steamed Scallion Rice is a fantastic way to ramp up flavors of an otherwise very traditionally prepared pot of Rice. The rich, sweet flavors of the Scallions add a wonderful depth of flavor and complexity to the dish, making for an exciting Rice side dish to serve with your favorite meals. It\u2019s a remarkably simply dish to make as well, requiring only 3 ingredients to make (ok, 4 if you include Water). We highly recommend giving this delicious dish a try the next time you\u2019re whipping up a bowl of Rice to enjoy as part of a tasty home cooked meal

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Inspiration behind this dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love taking inspiration from all kinds of places when sharing recipes here at Dinnertime Somewhere. Whether its from famous chefs and cookbooks to nice meals we\u2019ve eaten from restaurants, there\u2019s never too far to look when it comes to finding nice, new dishes to cook

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For this amazing Steamed Scallion Rice dish, the recipe came from the very popular Bon Appetit <\/a>Magazine (or are they just a publisher these days?). Often when we find a tasty recipe that comes out great, we love to share it on our website but always want to ensure they original authors are credited! Often, we tweak the recipe slightly. In fact, we tend to tweak most recipes

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However, when it comes to this dish, we\u2019ve kept the recipe completely as the Bon Appetit folks have published it. The simplicity of this dish, requiring just 3 ingredients, and the ability for it to completely transform a very traditional dish like Steamed Rice is what drew us to trying out the dish

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I can categorically say that it\u2019s an amazing dish that you should try at home for yourself. If you\u2019re like us, you very well may have a bunch of Scallions sitting in your refrigerator that may run the risk of being thrown out if not used. This dish is a great way to preserve those wonderful Scallions while making something that is so tasty

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This dish uses every part of the Scallion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding wasting any food is always a big plus for us. With the cost of groceries these days we should be trying to use every part of every ingredient we can. This Steamed Scallion Rice recipe does exactly that, utilizing every part of the Scallion from the green leafy ends to the white tips

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Many times, when using Scallions in recipes, at least half of the actual Scallion is discarded, which is just throwing our flavor and textures! The White and light green parts of the Scallion are best when cooked, and the leafy parts can be used as a garnish, which is how they are utilized in this dish

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Consider dividing the Scallions into thirds. The top third being the green leafy parts are finely sliced and set aside until the end. The remaining two thirds of the Scallion are also finely sliced, but are used immediately, being lightly fried in a saucepan with some Vegetable Oil until tender

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Cooking Steamed Scallion Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the Scallions are cooked its time to add the Rice. You can use any kind of Rice you like, but we prefer Jasmine Rice. It\u2019s a great \u2018all-rounded\u2019 with a wonderful texture and beautiful fragrance and flavor. You can wash the Rice before it goes into the saucepan, but this step is optional

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Once the Rice is added, pour in the Water. Now, usually for Rice recipes we use a ratio of 1: 1.5. That means for everyone 1 cup of Rice you add 1 \u00bd cups of Water. For this dish, however, only 1 \u00bc cups of Water is added

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The additional moisture that resides in the Scallions will round up the overall Water quantity needed to perfectly cook the Rice. Add a little bit of Salt and mix everything together before bringing the saucepan to a boil

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Drop the heat to a simmer and then cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed into the Rice. At this point, take the Pot off the heat and add the green leafy Scallion parts that we prepared earlier. No need to stir anything at this point, just place the Scallions on top

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Return the lid and leave the pot off the heat for a remaining 10 minutes. The residual heat that lies in the pan will continue to cook the Rice as well as the Green Scallions we just added. After 10 minutes the whole dish will be ready! Give is a taste and adjust for seasoning if necessary before serving

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How to enjoy this Steamed Scallion Rice dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At its heart this is a Rice side dish, perfect to pair with a hearty main course. The classic pairings any really any kind of Mexican<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, or Korean<\/a> food. The delicate sweetness of the Scallions paired with the robust Jasmine Rice makes for a great way to fill out a meal with these cuisines

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Alternatively, you can simply enjoy this meal on its own. It\u2019s hearty and flavorful enough to enjoy as it\u2019s own main course for dinner. Try topping it with some added textural components like chopped Peanuts or Chili Crisps and it\u2019ll make for the perfect meal to enjoy!

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