Greek Lemon Rice
Directions
- 1Soak 1 cup of long grain rice in 1.5 cups of water for about 20 minutes.
- 2Fry 1 small chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent.
- 3Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
- 4Add the soaked rice to the pan and stir.
- 5Add 1 cup of chicken stock and stir, scraping down the sides of the pot.
- 6Bring the mixture to a boil and cover.
- 7Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- 8After simmering, turn off heat completely.
- 9Cover with a kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes to let the moisture evaporate.
- 10Add 1 handful of chopped parsley and 1 handful of chopped dill.
- 11Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
- 12Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 13Stir everything well and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 small onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 handful parsley
- 1 handful dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0 seasoning
Equipment
large skillet or potbowlwooden spoon