Brown Butter Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked medium grain rice
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 1/2 cups water
 * 1/2 cup half and half
 * 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, salt and water in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
 * 2) Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add half and half and granulated sugar; stir once or twice, cover and continue to simmer 10 minutes, or until rice is tender.
 * 3) Meanwhile, place butter in small skillet over low heat.
 * 4) Cook until butter is light brown and smells like roasted nuts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
 * 5) Sprinkle brown sugar over cooked rice and top with browned butter.