Purple Rice with Sautéed Cabbage and Green Onion Recipe
This vibrant Purple Rice recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice with finely shredded red cabbage, sautéed garlic, and onion, cooked gently in vegetable stock and butter to create a flavorful and visually stunning side dish. Ideal for adding color and nutrition to any meal, this easy stovetop recipe brings a delightful twist to traditional rice dishes with its subtle sweetness and tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage (tightly packed)
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup jasmine rice (no need to rinse or soak)
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable stock (low sodium) (or chicken stock or water + 1 stock cube)
- 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large saucepan or small pot over medium heat to prepare a rich base for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until they soften. Then stir in the shredded red cabbage along with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens but still retains some firmness as it will cook further with the rice.
- Coat Rice: Stir in the jasmine rice, making sure each grain is well coated with the butter and vegetable mixture to infuse flavor evenly.
- Add Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock. Scrape down the sides of the pot and press the cabbage-rice mixture down so that all the rice is submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cook Rice: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low or low on a stronger burner, and cook undisturbed for 12 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid or stirring during this time to allow proper steaming and even cooking.
- Rest: After cooking, turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from the stove. Let the rice rest with the lid on for an additional 10 minutes to absorb any remaining steam and finish cooking.
- Fluff & Serve: Use a rubber spatula or rice paddle to gently fluff the rice and cabbage mixture, then transfer it to a serving dish. Sprinkle with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor before serving.
Notes
- For other types of rice, adjustments may be needed in the cooking liquid amount and cooking time.
- Vegetable stock can be substituted with chicken stock or water plus a stock cube for convenience.
- Melting the butter before sautéing the aromatics helps develop a rich, savory flavor.
- Do not lift the lid or stir during cooking to retain steam and ensure fluffy rice texture.
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