Snow Pea and Sesame Pilaf

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 13 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 13 cup long-grain rice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt (depending on how salty the broth is) (optional)
• 14 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, butter, onion, scallions and gingerroot and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
2. Stir in rice to coat with oil and butter, add broth and microwave, covered with plastic wrap at high for 5 minutes.
3. Microwave at medium power (50%) for 12-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Uncover and stir in snow peas.
5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in sesame seeds.

sesame oil, butter, onion, scallions, gingerroot, longgrain rice, chicken broth, salt, snow peas, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/snow-pea-and-sesame-pilaf-68195 (may not work)