Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 medium roma tomato, diced
  • 12-34 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce

Method

  • In a medium pan over medium high heat, heat butter; add rice stirring constantly.
  • Add the onion, garlic and continue to cook until garlic and rice are golden brown.
  • Add the water, celery, diced tomato, salt, pepper, bay leaf and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and fluff with fork.