Carrot Rice with Perilla Oil: A Magical Way to Enjoy Carrots!
Carrot Rice with Perilla Oil: A Magical Way to Enjoy Carrots!
Carrot Rice Stir-fried with Perilla Oil
Discover a delightful way to elevate your plain rice with this Perilla Oil Carrot Rice recipe. By gently stir-frying fresh carrots in aromatic perilla oil before cooking, their natural sweetness is enhanced and any strong carrot flavor is mellowed, making it a dish even picky eaters will enjoy. Perfect for special occasions or everyday meals, this recipe adds health and flavor to your table!
Ingredients- 1 medium Carrot
- 3 cups Rice (any type is fine: white rice, brown rice, glutinous rice, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Rinse the rice: Before cooking, gently rinse the rice 2-3 times to remove any dust or impurities. You can use any type of rice, such as white rice, brown rice, or glutinous rice. Please note that water ratios might need adjustment depending on the rice type.
Step 2
2. Finely julienne the carrot: Wash and peel the carrot, then cut it into very thin, fine matchsticks. Aim for a thickness similar to the rice grains for a tender texture that blends well within the rice.
Step 3
3. Stir-fry the carrot in perilla oil to infuse flavor: Heat 1 tablespoon of perilla oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots and sauté gently until they soften slightly and release a fragrant, nutty aroma from the perilla oil. This should take about 3-5 minutes. This step helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots and reduce any bitterness, making them more palatable.
Step 4
4. Cook the rice: Combine the rinsed rice with the stir-fried carrots in your rice cooker or pot. Add water according to your usual rice-cooking method and the type of rice used. For an even smoother texture, you can blend the stir-fried carrots into a purée and use it as part of the cooking water. Enjoy your freshly cooked, fragrant carrot rice!
