Thursday, November 29, 2012

Lemon Rice


(Brooke's FAVORITE side dish!) 

  3 c. water or chicken broth
1 1/2 c. long grain white or basmati rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
Pinch of salt
6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, peeled
Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Bring the water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan.  Add the rice, salt, and 1 Tablespoon of the butter and place the clove of garlic on top.  Reduce the heat to the lowest setting.  Cover tightly and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, covered.  Stir in the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, the lemon juice and zest, and parsley.  Serve immediately.

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