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Ginger-Scented Rice

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.8

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Ginger-Scented RiceGail Albert Halaban

Double this recipe if you want leftovers for rice bowls.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

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. Step 1

    Using garlic press, squeeze enough fresh ginger into small bowl to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons juice with pulp. Transfer ginger to small saucepan.

    Step 2

    Add 1 1/2 cups water, rice, butter, and salt to same pan. Cover; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat; let rice sit 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with fork.

TagsJasmine RiceRiceRice & GrainsGingerHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerSteamBon Appétit
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