Golden Butter Rice

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1.25 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups basmati rice or other long grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 0.33 cups chopped walnuts , optional
• 0.33 cups sliced green onions , optional

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 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.