Turmeric, Garlic & Caramelized Leek Rice by Donabe With Me
December 04, 2024 by Evermill TeamTurmeric, Garlic & Caramelized Leek Rice
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 1.5 cups short-grain rice
- 1.5 cups plus 2 tbsp kombu dashi (or water/veggie stock)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp salted butter
Method:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped leeks and sauté until soft and just starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer rice to your donabe or rice cooker.
- Pour in Dashi or liquid of choice and let the rice soak for 15 minutes. Sprinkle in turmeric, pepper, garlic powder and salt. Stir to combine.
- Arrange the caramelized leeks evenly on top of the rice - do not stir.
- Cover with lid(s) and cook over medium-high heat for 13 minutes, or until 2 minutes after the steam starts puffing out of the top lid.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice stand for 15-20 minutes.
- Uncover, add a pat of salted butter (if using), and gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle.