Purple Rice with Red Cabbage and Green Onion Recipe
This vibrant Purple Rice recipe combines the earthy flavors of red cabbage and jasmine rice, sautéed with garlic and onion, then simmered in vegetable stock to create a deliciously colorful and nutritious side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Aromatics
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage (tightly packed)
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
Rice and Liquid
- 1 cup jasmine rice (no need to rinse or soak)
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock, low sodium (or chicken stock or water with 1 stock cube)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan or small pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to create a flavorful base for sautéing.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add finely diced onion and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about one minute until soft and fragrant. Then add the finely shredded red cabbage, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften but is not fully limp.
- Coat Rice: Stir in the jasmine rice thoroughly, coating it with the butter and vegetable mixture, enhancing its flavor.
- Add Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock, scraping down the sides of the pot to incorporate all flavors. Press the cabbage-rice mixture down gently so all the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Cook Rice: Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low or low (depending on burner strength), and cook undisturbed for 12 minutes, avoiding lifting the lid or stirring.
- Rest: Turn off the heat, remove the pot from the stove, and let the rice rest with the lid on for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming and absorb moisture.
- Fluff and Serve: Using a rubber spatula or rice paddle, fluff the rice gently to separate the grains. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with finely chopped green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- You do not need to rinse or soak the jasmine rice for this recipe. If using other types of rice, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Using low-sodium vegetable stock keeps the salt level controlled; chicken stock or water with a stock cube can be substituted.
- Melting the butter over medium heat before sautéing ensures even cooking and flavor development without burning.
- Do not stir or lift the lid while the rice cooks to ensure proper steaming and prevent uneven cooking.
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