Ginger Rice

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons pickled ginger, drained and chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups uncooked uncle ben's converted brand rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil pesto

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in medium size sauce pot over medium heat.
• 2 add ginger, garlic and onions, stir frequently until onions are transparent.
• 3 add rice, turning frequently until well coated.
• 4 add coconut milk, water, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
• 5 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes.
• 6 remove from heat and let stand 5 - 6 minutes.
• 7 turn cooked rice into serving bowl, add basil pesto and toss with fork to fluff and distribute flavor.