Blistered Green Bean Rice Bowl

Method6 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a small heavy-bottomed pot set over medium high heat, bring the water (1 1/3 cups) to a boil. Then add the rice and the butter (2 Tbsp).

   Uses 1 1/3 cups water, for rice · 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed until water runs clear · 2 Tbsp salted butter · Water for rinsing rice

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Once the water returns to a boil and steam vents begin to appear on the surface of the rice, cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer covered until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, using the rice package cooking time as a guide. If the rice is still firm once the water is absorbed, add a little hot water and continue covered until tender. Keep the lid closed during simmering except to check near the end.

   Uses rice and butter in measured water · A little hot water only if rice remains firm

3. 3

   Step 3: While the rice cooks, soft boil two eggs in a small pot. Bring an inch of water to a boil, add the eggs straight from the fridge, lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer the eggs for 6 minutes. Remove the eggs from the hot water and run them under cold water to stop them from cooking any further.

   Simmer eggs · 6 minUses 2 eggs · Water for boiling and cooling eggs

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   Step 4: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil (2 Tbsp) and then the green beans (8 oz). Sprinkle salt (1/4 tsp) and pepper over the green beans, give the beans a few good stirs, then let them brown on one side without moving, about 4 to 5 minutes. Once browned remove them from the heat, and set aside.

   Uses 2 Tbsp cooking oil · 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed, rinsed and dried · 1/4 tsp salt · 1/8 tsp black pepper

   
5. 5

   Step 5: When the rice is done, take it off the heat and let it sit, covered, for ten additional minutes. Then uncover it and fluff it.

   Rest rice · 10 minUses cooked rice

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   Step 6: To serve, divide the rice between two bowls. Top each mound of rice with half the blistered green beans and half the chili crisp. Peel the eggs, slice them down the middle lengthwise, and garnish each bowl with an egg. Enjoy!

   Uses rested rice · blistered green beans · soft-boiled eggs · 2 tsp chili crisp