Dinner for 2
Basmati Rice Potato Crust
Basmati rice cooks over thin potatoes and garlic, forming a buttery, crisp crust beneath the fluffy grains.
Typical price
$5.54for 4 servings
$1.38 per serving$5.54 for 4
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- 64 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.07Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup white basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- sea salt (optional)
- 2 potatoes
- 1 clove garlic
Steps
- Rinse the rice, place it in a pot with 4 cups water and salt if using, and boil for 6 minutes.
- Drain the rice and let it steam in the colander for 5 minutes.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, then melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy 10-inch pot over medium heat.
- Arrange the potato slices and garlic in the pot, spread the rice over them, and drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
- Rest the rice for 5 minutes, then turn it onto a plate so the potato crust stays on top.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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