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Brown Butter and Pecan Basmati Rice
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Brown Butter and Pecan Basmati Rice

Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan with Lid
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of basmati rice
  • 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp pecan pieces
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the chicken broth in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the basmati rice and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and cook UNDISTURBED for 20 minutes, per instructions.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, without removing the lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brown the butter in a large skillet, watching it carefully, for 1-2 minutes, until you smell a nutty aroma and it becomes golden brown. Remove from the heat. 
  • Add the pecan pieces, cooked rice, fresh parsley, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  • Toss until evenly coated then taste and re-season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.