Lemon White Rice Recipe

May 20, 2023 Post a Comment

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Lemon Rice Recipe from www.nancyscookery.com

Description

Lemon White Rice is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any meal. The lemon adds a tangy flavor to the rice, and the white rice is cooked to perfection, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meat or vegetable dish.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 5-10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

Saucepan with lid
Measuring cups and spoons
Zester
Juicer
Wooden spoon

Method

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the rice to the boiling water, stir, and reduce the heat to low.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, salt, and black pepper to the rice. Stir well.
Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork again and serve.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest. You can also add chopped herbs such as parsley or cilantro for additional flavor. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 150
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, use a rice cooker. Simply add the rinsed rice and water to the rice cooker, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once the rice is cooked, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, salt, and black pepper, and stir well.