Be the first to Aromatic basmati rice is further enhanced with figs, mustard seeds, and fresh ginger. This delicious dish can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced or grated ginger
- 1 jalapeno or other hot, small pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cups basmati rice
- Salt to taste
- 4 small, firm figs, preferably Kadota, diced
Preparation:
Put butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, onion, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook until onion softens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add rice and stir. Add salt, figs, and 3-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn heat off and allow to steam another 10 minutes.
Yield: 6 servings
Recipe Source: Cooking to Beat the Clock by Sam Gugino (Chronicle Books)
Reprinted with permission.
Add rice and stir. Add salt, figs, and 3-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn heat off and allow to steam another 10 minutes.
Yield: 6 servings
Recipe Source: Cooking to Beat the Clock by Sam Gugino (Chronicle Books)
Reprinted with permission.
