Ginger Rice

Had this dish at the Blue Mesa Grill in Addison, TX...some of the best Southwestern food I have eaten...NOTE: I typed in sushi ginger as one of the ingredients, but Recipezaar keeps changing it to pickled ginger...must be the same thing.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  teaspoons pickled ginger, drained and chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup yellow onion, diced
• 2  cups  uncooked Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
• 4  cups water
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  tablespoon basil pesto

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium size sauce pot over medium heat.
2. Add ginger, garlic and onions, stir frequently until onions are transparent.
3. Add rice, turning frequently until well coated.
4. Add coconut milk, water, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let stand 5 - 6 minutes.
7. Turn cooked rice into serving bowl, add basil pesto and toss with fork to fluff and distribute flavor.