Tip : You can also add 1 cup frozen peas to the rice about 5 minutes before the rice is fully cooked. Just add on top of the rice and cover with a lid. Then as the peas defrost, stir to combine with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup water
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add 1/2 cup basmati rice and stir to coat the rice completely.
- Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Add 1 cup water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook until the rice separates and can be fluffed with a fork, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer cooked rice to a serving dish, add the 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted and stir to combine. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
