Foil-Roasted Soy Ginger Onions Over Basmati Rice - These foil-roasted soy ginger onions are soft, jammy, and deeply savory, with silky strands coated in a glossy soy-based glaze. The onions collapse into tender layers that balance gentle sweetness with ginger-forward depth and umami richness. Spooned over fluffy basmati rice, the texture contrast feels intentional and comforting. This dish works as a complete vegetarian rice bowl that feels modern, meal-ready, and satisfying.

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Foil-Roasted Soy Ginger Onions Over Basmati Rice - This recipe works by letting onions steam and roast at the same time inside a sealed foil packet. Thick onion slices release natural moisture as they cook, which blends with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar to form a glossy glaze rather than a watery sauce. After testing, slicing the onions thick instead of whole prevents them from turning soupy and encourages jammy strands instead. Mixing the sauce separately guarantees even coverage and controlled seasoning. As the packet roasts, the sauce gently reduces and coats the onions, creating a savory sheen that tastes concentrated without being salty. This aligns with my focus on technique over complexity: seal tightly, let steam build, and trust reduction instead of stirring. Serving the onions over plain basmati rice keeps the dish grounded and lets the glaze shine. This positioning avoids viral-snack framing and instead fits searches for onion rice bowls, meatless weeknight meals, and easy foil packet dinners that feel composed and intentional.

Dietary Notes

✓ Vegetarian Rice Bowl
✓ Easy Foil Packet Dinner
✓ Asian-Inspired Flavors
✓ Weeknight Friendly

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Why You'll Love This

Deep Savory Flavor: Soy sauce and ginger reduce into a glossy, umami-rich glaze.
Intentional Texture: Thick-sliced onions turn jammy instead of watery.
Simple Method: Foil roasting builds flavor with minimal effort.
Meal-Ready Bowl: Served over rice for a complete, satisfying dinner.

Foil-Roasted Soy Ginger Onions Over Basmati Rice

👩‍🍳 Author: Chef Nour

⏰ Prep Time: 15min

❄️ Cool Time: 5

🔥 Cook Time: 40min

🥨 Yield: 3

🍞 Method: Roasting

🌾 Diet: Vegetarian

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restaurant Ingredients

3 large sweet onions, thickly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp neutral oil
2 cups basmati rice, cooked
for garnish scallions, sliced

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet - consistent heat helps onions roast and steam evenly.
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Step 2: Arrange sliced onions on foil and drizzle with neutral oil - coating lightly prevents sticking and promotes collapse.
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Step 3: Mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar separately, then pour over onions - pre-mixing guarantees even seasoning.
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Step 4: Seal foil tightly and roast 35 to 40 minutes until onions collapse and release liquid - trapped steam creates jammy texture.
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Step 5: Open foil carefully and spoon onions and glaze over basmati rice - serving immediately keeps sauce glossy.
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Step 6: Finish with sesame oil and scallions - final aromatics sharpen flavor without overpowering.

Nutrition Facts

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Calories 360

Protein 8g

Carbs 58g

Fiber 6g

Sugar 10g

Fat 9g

Sodium 980mg

Potassium N/A

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Serving Suggestions

Serve the onions hot, spooned generously over freshly steamed basmati rice so the grains absorb the glossy sauce. Finish with sliced scallions and a light drizzle of sesame oil for aroma. For added texture, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. This dish looks best plated in a shallow bowl rather than served in foil, giving it a composed, dinner-ready presentation.

How to Store?

Store leftover onions and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat onions gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm and glossy again. Rice can be reheated with a splash of water to restore fluffiness. This dish is best fresh but reheats well for quick lunches.

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