Description
A vibrant and flavorful purple rice dish made with jasmin rice, red cabbage, and aromatic garlic and onion, sautéed in butter and cooked in vegetable stock for a tender and colorful side or main accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter & Aromatics
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
Vegetables & 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 & Stock
- 1 cup jasmin rice, no need to rinse or soak
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable stock, low sodium (or chicken stock or water + 1 stock cube)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan or small pot over medium heat to prepare the base for sautéing.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about one minute until soft. Then add the shredded red cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly but remains firm, as it will cook more with the rice.
- Coat Rice: Stir in the jasmin rice thoroughly to coat it with the butter and vegetable mixture, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
- Add Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock, scrape down the sides of the pot, and press the cabbage-rice mixture down to ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer and Cook: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low (or low on a stronger burner). Cook undisturbed for 12 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the stock and flavors.
- Rest: Remove the saucepan from the heat, keeping the lid on, and let the rice rest for 10 minutes to finish cooking and allow the steam to evenly complete the process.
- Fluff and Serve: Use a rubber spatula or rice paddle to gently fluff the rice, then transfer it to a serving dish. Sprinkle with finely chopped green onion before serving.
Notes
- Note 1: Jasmin rice is recommended for its fragrance and natural stickiness; other rice types may require rinsing or soaking.
- Note 2: Vegetable stock enhances the flavor, but chicken stock or water with a stock cube can be used as alternatives.
- Note 3: Make sure the butter does not burn when melting; medium heat ensures even cooking.
- Do not lift the lid or stir the rice during the cooking process to prevent uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: purple rice, red cabbage rice, jasmine rice recipe, vegetarian side dish, easy rice recipe, stovetop rice, flavorful rice
