Lemon rice pilaf
Lemon rice pilaf

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

  1. 350 g (1 3/4 cups) basmati rice
  2. 1 onion, finely chopped
  3. 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter
  4. 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) turmeric
  5. 625 ml (2 1/2 cups) vegetable or chicken broth
  6. 1/2 lemon, zest finely grated
  7. 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

Directions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, brown the onion in the butter. Add the turmeric and rice. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat while stirring for 2 minutes. Add the broth and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
  3. Cover and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains of rice with a fork. Serve with steamed lobster, if desired.

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