Monday, July 18

Lemon Parsley Rice

Since I don't buy many convenience foods anymore, that means no more rice mixes.  Like boil-the-water-stir-in-the-rice-packet-stir-in-the-seasoning-packet-and-simmer-for-20-minutes rice mixes.  But those are super easy, right?  And fool proof.  How can you not love that? 

Well, truth be told I've only learned to cook rice (without a rice cooker) in the last year or so. And you know, it wasn't as hard as I thought.  I mean sure, I'd make something as involved as banana pudding with homemade vanilla wafers, but cook rice without a rice cooker?  You would more likely find me curled up in the fetal position, rocking back and forth, than attempting to make rice without a rice cooker.

So here it is, as simply as it gets--the ratio is always one part rice, two parts water/stock (you really should do stock--it just tastes better).  If you do brown rice like I do, add an extra quarter cup of water/stock.  Bring the water/stock to a boil, stir in the rice and bring back to a boil.  Immediately turn the heat down to a low simmer and cover the pan.  For white rice, you'll simmer about 20 minutes.  For brown rice, you'll let it simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour.  (Those darn whole foods just take longer, don't they?).  Then you fluff the rice and serve.   

Now, I don't particularly care for plain rice.  If you are like me, this just might change your life.  It's like a rice mix, but not.  Simply stir in the juice and zest of one lemon and about a quarter cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley that you finely mince.  The flavor is so fresh and amazing.  Sure, it's a little more work than a rice mix, but it's about a gazillion times better flavor, so it's worth it! 



























Lemon Parsley Rice

1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
2 1/4 cup chicken stock

Juice and zest of one lemon
1/4 cup (loosely packed) parsley, finely chopped

In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to a boil.  Stir in rice and bring back to a boil.  Immediately turn down heat to a low simmer and cover saucepan.  Simmer for 45 minutes to one hour, or until all the moisture is absorbed.  Fluff rice with a fork and stir in juice and zest of one lemon and chopped parsley.   Serve with a protein and vegetable for a complete meal. 


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This recipe is linked to:

Beauty and Bedlam's Tasty Tuesday
Blessed With Grace Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
Designs By Gollum Foodie Friday
Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap
Friday Potluck at EKat's Kitchen  (Friday Potluck will be hosted at girlichef for the month of July)
Hearth 'n Soul Recipe Swap at A Moderate Life

La Bella Vita's Fresh Clean and Pure Friday 

Life As Mom Ultimate Recipe Swap
Miz Helen's Country Cottage Full Plate Thursday 


7 comments:

Elvira said...

You might just have convinced me to try cooking rice from scratch. Lemon and parsley seem a nice addition!

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Swathi said...

Rice with lemon and parsley sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul hop.

Lady Behind The Curtain said...

This looks yummy! Would you come by my Cast Party Wednesday Link Party tomorrow and share some of your recipes with us?
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!

Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous) said...

This looks delicious! I cannot eat plain rice, I always need to jazz it up.
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Michelle said...

Visiting from Friday Potluck...
Yum! Love the freshness from the lemon & parsley.

Miz Helen said...

Hi Jackie,
This is a great lite and fresh summer side. We would really enjoy this dish. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and please come back soon!
Miz Helen

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