Jasmine Tea Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
1 tablespoon green tea leaves
2 cups boiling water, allowed to cool for 2 minutes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

Place rice in a dry saucepan over medium heat.
Toast the rice until fragrant and lightly golden in color, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, brew the tea in the water for 1 minute. Strain the tea.
Add hot tea to rice in the saucepan.
Add salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Allow the rice to rest for a few minutes.
Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions and almonds.