Rice Pilaf with Cilantro

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 jalapenostemmed, seeded and minced
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
2. Add the jalapeno and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
4. Add the water and a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
5. Cover and cook over low heat until the grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro.
7. Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
8. Serve right away.

unsalted butter, jalapenostemmed, onion, jasmine rice, water, kosher salt, cilantro

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rice-pilaf-with-cilantro (may not work)