Ginger and Black Pepper Rice Pilaf
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: Bulk Bases, Starches
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ghee, butter, or vegetable oil (if you want vegan)
- 1 packed tablespoon grated fresh ginger (don’t skimp, and do not substitute powdered ginger!)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- Big pinch of cinnamon
- Big pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon or more freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups cooked basmati rice
Directions
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Heat the ghee, butter or oil in a very small skillet over medium heat.
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Add the ginger, salt, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne and stir and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Mix in the black pepper.
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Fold the seasoning mixture into the rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. It might need more salt or more black pepper.