Ginger-Scented Rice

Recipe Photo: Ginger-Scented Rice
Author
Katie Kambridge
Source of Recipe
Bon Appétit | April 2009
Serves/Makes/Yields
4
Recipe Description

Double this recipe if you want leftovers for rice bowls.

Ingredients

1 3-inch-long 1-inch-thick piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 

Preparation
  1. Using garlic press, squeeze enough fresh ginger into small bowl to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons juice with pulp.
  2. Transfer ginger to small saucepan.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups water, rice, butter, and salt to same pan.
  4. Cover; bring to boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Remove pan from heat; let rice sit 10 minutes.
  7. Uncover; fluff rice with fork. 
Type of Meal