Coriander & Lemon Rice

This is my elaborated take on a rice pilaf packet that is very popular where I grew up. It is easy to replicate the rice by using garlic, stock, butter and oil but adding fresh herbs and lemon juice makes it creamy and addictive.

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Author: The Salty Chilli

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Coriander and Lemon Rice

Prep time: 3 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 18 Min

This rice dish is creamy and rich and can be paired with almost any main.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice (200 grams)
• 2 1/8 cup water (500 ml)
• 1 chicken (or veggie) stock cube
• 1 smashed garlic clove (or two good pinches garlic powder)
• 1 Tbsp. EVOO1 Tbsp. (15 grams) butter
• Generous handful of coriander chopped1/4 lemon or lime

Instructions

1. In a pot mix rice with oil then add the water, butter, stock cube and garlic.
2. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer on very low for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. It should have a creamy risotto consistency. 
3. Take off heat, stir in fresh coriander and squeeze of lemon then cover for another two minutes. 
4. Serve hot.

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