Sweet Chili & Onion Jasmine Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, cut into thin half moons
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (if needed)
2 teaspoons chili paste (Sambal Oelek)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 cup peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews, coarsely chopped and toasted

Preparation

Cook rice per package instructions using 1 3/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; keep warm.
In the meantime, in a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook, tossing frequently, 15 minutes or until onions are golden. The onions should reduce to about 1 cup. Stir in brown sugar, salt, chili paste, and rice vinegar; cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gently fold rice into onion mixture. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.