Fresh Lemon Rice

10 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. 2
    Heat oil and butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add mustard seeds to pan; cook 2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop. Scrape seed mixture into rice mixture using a rubber spatula. Add 3 tablespoons cilantro, lemon rind, and lemon juice to rice; stir well. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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