Festive Rice Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries