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Dish · From Bladwijzer

Rice with a sprig of curry plant

Updated on 10 October 2026

• Makes: 4 people
• Time: 25 min
• From: Curry plant

Ingredients

• 300 g basmati rice
• 450 ml water or vegetable stock
• 1 sprig of curry plant, about 10 cm
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt

Method

1. Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Bring the rice to the boil with the water or stock, the butter, a pinch of salt and the curry plant sprig, in a pan with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Turn the heat down low and cook for 12 minutes with the lid on.
4. Take the pan off the heat and leave to stand for another 5 minutes without lifting the lid.
5. Remove the sprig, fluff up the rice with a fork and serve with fish, chicken or vegetables.

Storing: Eat the rice the same day. Cool leftovers quickly, keep them in the fridge for no more than a day and reheat until piping hot.