Steamed Ginger Rice with Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 3 cups water, cold
• 1 teaspoon ginger, Finely grated
• 1/4 lb snow peas, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Wash rice in several of changes of water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Place rice in a 3 quart saucepan that has a tight fitting lid.

3. 3

   Add water and grated ginger.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, uncovered.

5. 5

   Reduce heat slightly but continue to cook uncovered until surface water disappears and holes appear in the surface of the rice.

6. 6

   Cover tightly, turn heat very low and cook 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Add snow peas and cover.

8. 8

   Cook 2 minutes longer then remove from heat and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Stir gently to combine rice with snow peas.