creamy herbed rice
serves 2–3sides
ingredients
- •1 cup white or brown rice
- •1 ¾ cups water
- •¼ cup whole milk, cream, or coconut milk
- •1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •a few sprigs of thyme
- •1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
instructions
rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. in a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. bring to a boil over medium-high heat. reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. in the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the milk or cream, thyme sprigs, and rosemary leaves. remove the saucepan from heat, add the butter or olive oil, and fluff the rice with a fork. let the rice rest, covered, for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to become lightly creamy.
notes
for a dairy-free option, use coconut milk and olive oil.