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Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Make 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. 2

   Add 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. 3

   Reduce 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. 4

   Uncover; fluff with a fork. Serve.