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Lemon Herb Rice
Fluffy garlic rice finished with lemon zest, lemon juice and plenty of fresh herbs. An easy side for chicken, vegetables or beans.
10
Prep min
22
Cook min
4
Serves
Easy
Level
Photo: Hestily
Cooking steps
1
Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water, swirling it with your hand.
the water runs almost clear
2
1 minMedium heat
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic.
fragrant but not browned
3
Toast rice: 2 minMedium heat
Stir in the rice and toast it in the garlicky oil.
4
Bring to the boil: 3 minHigh heat
Add the water and a good pinch of salt and bring to the boil.
5
Simmer rice: 12 minLow heat
Cover, turn the heat down and simmer without lifting the lid.
the water is absorbed and the rice is tender
6
Rest rice: 5 min
Take the pan off the heat and leave it covered to rest.
7
Fluff the rice with a fork, then fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and dill. Taste and add salt.
Serve alongside roast chicken, grilled vegetables or a bean stew.
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