Lemon Rice with Peanuts

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped salted roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon julienne strips of fresh lemon zest

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear, then drain rice well in a sieve.
  2. 2
    Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and cook, covered, over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Fluff rice gently with a fork.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, stirring, until seeds begin to pop.
  6. 6
    Add ginger and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add turmeric, rice, and salt to taste, stirring to coat rice thoroughly.
  8. 8
    Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and zest.

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