Herbed Basmati Rice

Name: Herbed Basmati Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain (white) basmati rice (recommended: Texmati); 1u00be cups water; u00be teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves; 1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts; Pinch freshly ground black pepper

By Leslie Blythe Rice Boiling, Steaming

February 19, 2019

This Herbed Basmati Rice is bursting with the flavors of fresh dill, parsley, and green onions and is a perfect side dish for meat, poultry or fish. Basmati rice is fluffy, not sticky, has a subtle nutty flavor, and cooks quickly, making it perfect for weeknight meals.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long-grain (white) basmati rice (recommended: Texmati)

1¾ cups water

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley leaves

1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves

1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1Combine the rice, 1¾ cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

Recipe from Barefoot Contessa At Home, by Ina Garten, 2006.

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