- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat until melted. Add rice and stir to coat in butter. Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring regularly to lightly toast rice. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
- Stir in chicken stock, soy sauce, and dried basil. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Add cherries, pecans and parsley. Stir gently to combine. Turn heat off. This rice can be enjoyed hot or chilled.
Toasted Basmati Cherry Rice
Yield
Serves 6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
26 minutes
Total Time
36 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup dry basmati rice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup pitted cherries, halved
½ cup raw pecans, chopped and lightly toasted
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
directions
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