Ginger Jasmine Rice

Your dinner checklist? It has to be simple to make, relatively healthy and absolutely delicious (oh, and minimal cleanup is always a plus too). How about this recipe for ginger jasmine rice rom Jessica Prescott’s Vegan One-Pot Wonders? It’s vegan, ready in 30 minutes and comes together in one pot.

“This dish is hands down the recipe I’ve cooked most from this book,” she writes. “It’s simple, comforting, tasty and one of those dishes that once cooking, basically takes care of itself. I always serve it spooned into bowls with an array of condiments at the table for us to help ourselves to, depending on our cravings that day.”

Bonus: According to Prescott, the leftovers make an excellent savory breakfast.

_{Recipes excerpted with permission from Vegan One-Pot Wonders by Jessica Prescott, published by Hardie Grant Books September 2020.}

One-Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks or minced

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 cups (400g) jasmine rice

14 to 18 ounces ounces (400 to 500g) firm tofu—drained, pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes

4 cups (1 liter) vegetable stock or vegan “chicken” stock

1 to 2 bunches of pak choi (bok choi), choi sum or any other kind of Chinese cabbage

Suggested Toppings (Optional)

Tamari or soy sauce

Sambal oelek

Furikake

Toasted sesame oil

Kimchi

Toasted sesame seeds (if not using furikake)

Avocado slices

Chili oil or sriracha sauce (if not using sambal oelek)

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly for a couple of minutes, then add the tofu and stock. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, 16 to 18 minutes.

2. While the rice is cooking, cut the bok choi into roughly ½ inch-thick slices, discarding the stems. Place in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Agitate the water and leaves a little then transfer the leaves to a colander: This is essential to get all the sandy, gritty bits out. Repeat this step if you’re not sure you’ve removed it all.

3. Once the rice has cooked, add the drained greens to the pan—just placing them on top of the rice. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, give everything a stir, then cover and allow to sit for another 10 minutes while you gather the toppings (if using).

4. Spoon the rice into bowls and top with any of the suggested toppings before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.