Garlic Butter Rice

Ingrediente

330g basmati rice

500g water (plus more for rinsing rice)

3-4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely sliced or chopped

3-4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

4 whole cloves

2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp salt

Pepper, to taste

Instrucțiuni

Rinse the rice - Wash the basmati rice in cold water 3–4 times until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well. Optionally, it can be left in cold water to bloom for 30 minutes.

Toast the garlic and onion - In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and just lightly golden (not burnt).

Add the rice and spices - Stir in the drained rice and all of the spices. Cook for 1–2 minutes, letting the grains get coated in the garlic butter.

Add liquid - Pour in water or low salt broth. Add salt and pepper. Stir once, then bring to a boil.

Simmer - Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat - Leave covered for 10 minutes so the rice steams and fluffs up.

Finish with butter - Stir in the remaining 1–2 tbsp butter. Fluff the rice with a fork.