Flavorful Steamed Rice

¾ cup long-grained rice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon minced gingerroot

2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

2 teaspoons lime juice

1 teaspoon fish sauce

½ cup finely chopped cilantro

1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the rice, let the water return to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve, rinse, and set aside. (Leave the rice in the sieve.)
2. Add 1 inch of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Set the sieve over the boiling water, cover it with a clean kitchen towel and a lid, and let steam for about 20 minutes. (Check occasionally, adding more water if necessary.)
3. Mash together the garlic and the salt to form a paste.
4. In a large bowl, combine the garlic paste, broth, gingerroot, green onions, lime juice, and fish sauce.
5. Add the steamed rice and toss until well combined. Let cool to room temperature.
6. Stir the cilantro into the rice.