Author Notes
In my family we eat rice frequently. Most of the time I cook plain rice or fried rice. Today I tried to add a twist and decided to try lemon grass rice. I had tried it once in Thailand and really liked it. I hope you like it too.
For pics goto http://hannascreation.com/lemon-grass-rice/ —hannascreation
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Ingredients
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2 cups
jasmin rice (rinsed and drained
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1 3/4 cups
cold water
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1
lemongrass stem, bruised and cut
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 cup
green onion chopped for garnish (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon
lemon zest
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1
bay leaf
Directions
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Combine rice, water,bay leaf, lemon zest, salt in a pot and bring to boil over high heat
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Once the water boils reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
It takes like 15-18 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let it sit. Covered for 5 min.
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Remove lemongrass and bay leaf.
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remove lemon grass and bay leaf
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