Lemony Brown Basmati Rice |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I love this simple rice & it goes well with so many meals. Ingredients:
1 cup brown basmati rice |
1/2 teaspoon sea salt |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon rind |
1 bay leaf |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Rinse rice well. Bring to a boil 2 cups of water,salt, lemon juice & rind, bay leaf and parsley.
2. Add rice. Return to a boil, then lower heat and cover.
3. Simmer for 40 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
4. Turn heat off and let the rice sit , covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes.
5. Add butter or oil and mix gently with a fork.(take bay leaf out).
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