Pandan Nettle Jasmine Rice

This steamed pandan and nettle jasmine rice renders fragrant tropical notes meeting with wild, earthy goodness. Pandan brings that sweet, vanilla-like aroma, while foraged nettles add a deep, herbaceous twist—think forest floor meets spa day. Fluffy, vibrant, and packed with plant power, it’s the kind of side dish that quietly steals the spotlight

Pandan, heady, savoury vanilla, such a beguiling scent and aroma that infuses the rice..

Nettles add a grounding herbaceous aroma to the rice, foraging makes it so much more fun!

The perfect side dish for any meal, fragrant and fresh, you just cannot stop reaching for another spoonful..

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Pandan Nettle Jasmine Rice

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 27 MinTotal time: 47 Min

This steamed pandan and nettle jasmine rice renders fragrant tropical notes meeting with wild, earthy goodness. Pandan brings that sweet, vanilla-like aroma, while foraged nettles add a deep, herbaceous twist—think forest floor meets spa day. Fluffy, vibrant, and packed with plant power, it’s the kind of side dish that quietly steals the spotlight

Ingredients

• 600g Jasmine Rice
• Large Bunch Nettles, leaves shaken
• 10g Dried Pandan Leaves
• ¼ tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Blanch the nettles in a pan of boiling water and remove. Strain the water through a muslin cloth and reserve. Chop the nettle leaves finely.
2. Wash the rice several times in cold water until the water runs clear. Add to a clean pan, along with the pandan leaves and enough of the nettle water to cover the rice by 1cm. Add the salt and bring the pan of water to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, simmer for 10-15 minutes then cover with a tea towel and lid. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to steam for 30 minutes untouched.
4. Fork through the rice to fluff it up, stir through the chopped nettle pieces and serve immediately.

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/pandan-nettle-jasmine-rice

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