Ginger Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons pickled ginger, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cups uncooked Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
1/2 cup coconut milk
4 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon basil pesto

Preparation

Melt butter in medium size sauce pot over medium heat.
Add ginger, garlic and onions, stir frequently until onions are transparent.
Add rice, turning frequently until well coated.
Add coconut milk, water, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 - 6 minutes.
Turn cooked rice into serving bowl, add basil pesto and toss with fork to fluff and distribute flavor.