Lemon Scented Rice

Name: Lemon Scented Rice
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 -inch piece fresh ginger; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained; 2 cups cold water; 2 wide strips lemon zest; Freshly ground black pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 -inch piece fresh ginger
1 bay leaf
1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained
2 cups cold water
2 wide strips lemon zest
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add the onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, ginger, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
3

Add the rice and cook until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
4

Stir in the water along with the lemon zest.
5

Bring to a simmer.
6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
7

Pull from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed.
8

Fluff with a fork season with some pepper and serve.