One Pot Veggie Rice Bowl

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Add the rice, garlic (1 clove), and frozen vegetables (1 cup) to a small saucepot.

   Uses 1/2 cup long-grain white rice · 1 clove garlic, minced · 1 cup frozen vegetables

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Combine the water (1 cup) with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, then pour that into the pot. Stir to combine with the rice, vegetables, and garlic.

   Uses rice, garlic and frozen vegetables · 1 cup water · 1 tsp soy sauce

3. 3

   Step 3: Wash one large egg well, then place it in the center of the pot, on top of the rice.

   Uses rice and vegetables with seasoned water · 1 large egg

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   Step 4: Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and allow the water to come up to a boil. Once it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low, and allow the water to continue to simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid or stirring.

   Simmer rice · 15 minUses rice, vegetables and egg in pot

5. 5

   Step 5: After 15 minutes of simmering, turn the heat off. Remove the egg from the pot and replace the lid right away. Allow the rice to rest with the heat turned off and the lid in place for another five minutes.

   Rest rice · 5 minUses cooked rice and vegetables · cooked egg

   
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   Step 6: After removing the egg from the pot, place the egg in a bowl of ice water or place it under cold running water for a few minutes to stop the cooking process.

   Uses removed cooked egg · cold water for cooling the cooked egg

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   Step 7: After letting the rice and veggies rest for five minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Season the rice and veggies with the sesame oil (1/2 tsp) and another 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste.

   Uses rested rice and vegetables · 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil · remaining 1 tsp soy sauce

   
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   Step 8: Transfer the rice and vegetables to a bowl. Peel the egg and slice it in half or into quarters, then place it on top of the rice. Top the bowl with sliced green onion (1) and a drizzle of sriracha (1 Tbsp).

   Uses seasoned rice and vegetables · cooled cooked egg · 1 green onion, sliced · 1 Tbsp sriracha, or to taste