Ingredients:
1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 onions, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
3/4 cup grated carrots
salt
pepper
cilantro, to garnish (optional)
Directions:
Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender/cooked (about 20 minutes).
While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Saute onions until golden brown.
Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.
Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.
Stir in pepper and peanuts.
When rice is done, add it to the skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.