Gingered Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the rice to get rid of excess starch.
2. 2
   Put it into a heavy bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid.
3. 3
   Add the water, ginger, cardamom, and salt and give it a good stir.
4. 4
   Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for about 15 minutes.
5. 5
   You will see holes poking through the rice and most of the water should be absorbed.
6. 6
   Let the rice stand off the heat, covered, for about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the ginger and discard, fluff the rice and serve.