Name: Golden Butter Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger root; 1 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 2 cups basmati rice or other long grain white rice; 3 cups water; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup sliced green onions

Golden Butter Rice

Chef John's basmati rice, colored gold with turmeric and flavored with butter and ginger, is inspired by a classic Indian drink called golden milk.

35 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 8 161 cal

Instructions

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1 Melt butter in a pan or pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. As soon as butter starts to bubble, add in ginger, turmeric, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute.
2 Add rice, and stir until every grain is coated with butter. Stir in water, and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it begins to boil, gently shake and swirl the pan to settle rice into an even layer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
3 Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat, and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. DO NOT lift the lid or try to stir yet.
4 Now, remove the lid and use a fork to fluff and separate rice grains. Season to taste, and serve immediately, garnished with walnuts and green onions.