Make the rice: In a rice cooker or medium saucepan, combine the rice, cumin and minced garlic and season with a large pinch of salt. Pour in 2 cups cold water and, if using a rice cooker, cook the ...

Tomato egg drop soup pairs well with a bowl of steamed rice. The savory broth complements the fluffy texture of the rice, making it a perfect option for lunch or dinner.

Stir in the rice and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook until the rice is coated with oil, about 30 seconds. Stir in the water-tomato paste mixture and bring to a simmer.

Recipe: Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice) 5. Roasted Tomato Sauce With Pasta Ali Slagle's slow-roasted tomato sauce. Linda Xiao for The New York Times ...

In a nonreactive bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, ginger and kombu. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Cut the eggplant into 2-inch rounds, then cut the rounds in half and add to the vinegar mixture ...