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pomegranate basmati rice

Pomegranate Basmati Rice

5 from 5 votes
A side dish that will surely satisfy, Pomegranate Basmati Rice is bursting with sweet pomegranates arils and savory, flavorful accents.
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Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp ginger finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 pomegranate arils

Method
 

  1. Salt water and bring to a boil.
  2. Rinse rice 4-5 times to remove excess starch. Add rice, ginger, and cilantro to the pot and bring back to a boil.
  3. Cover and reduce the heat, simmering for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes fluff the rice, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in arils and serve warm.