Ginger-scented Rice

This rice goes well with any kind of Asian-inspired main dishes! Using fresh ginger is a must, but if you're in a pinch, you could probably get by with 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 3-inch by 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 Tablesoon butter or ghee
• 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make about 1 1/2 Tablespoons of ginger paste...: Make about 1 1/2 Tablespoons of ginger paste by either cutting it into small cubes and pressing through a garlic press or rubbing the entire chunk over a fine Microplane grater. Transfer ginger to a saucepan.
2. 2Add water, rice, butter and salt to the...: Add water, rice, butter and salt to the pan with the ginger. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce heat and let cook, covered for about...: Reduce heat and let cook, covered for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 more minutes.
4. 4Uncover; fluff with a fork. Serve.