Side Essentials Yummy Lemon Infused Rice Recipes

LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

ZESTY LEMON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: YUMMY LEMON INFUSED RICE

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• What is Ponzu Sauce? Ponzu Sauce, is a tangy, light, soy-based sauce, traditionally made with citrus fruit. If you want to add a slight Asian hint to a recipe, along with a citrus kick. You will love this sauce. And, if you are feeling adventurous, here is a recipe for making Ponzu: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/asian-essentials-homemade-ponzu-sauce.html?r=1
• For this recipe, you will need a saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid that is capable of holding all of the ingredients.
• I cannot expect everyone to make their own chicken stock, so if you choose to use store-bought stock, remember that they usually contain a lot of sodium. Therefore, you might not need to add any additional salt. Up to you.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the rice, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and basil to a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring, until the rice starts to turn translucent, about 3 - 5 minutes.
• Add the remainder of the ingredients, set the heat to low, and cover for 20 minutes.
• Chef's Note: If you are using the Ponzu sauce, add that with the other ingredients.
• Chef's Tip: For nice fluffy rice, take the pan off heat, leave covered, and let stand for an additional 10 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Use as a side with meat, fish, or poultry, or just eat by itself. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.