Greek Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• Rice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot or medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 2 cups brown rice
• 4 cups vegetable stock (or water)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp parsley or other fresh herb of choice (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 lemon (zested & juiced)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   In a large pan on medium high heat, add oil.

3. 3

   When hot, add shallot & garlic, sauté & stir occasionally until softened (abt 5 mins)

4. 4

   Add rice & sauté, stirring continuously for 3 mins.

5. 5

   Add stock, salt & pepper, cover & bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Lower heat & simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed & rice is cooked (abt 20-30 mins)

7. 7

   Remove from heat & let stand, covered (for 10 mins) then fuff with a fork.

8. 8

   Remove lid, set aside to cool for 10 mins.

9. 9

   Add chilli flakes, lemon zest & juice, stir, taste to adjust seasoning & set aside.

10. 10

    --- Steps Make Crispy Garlic ---

11. 11

    In a pan, heat oil on medium low.

12. 12

    Add garlic & cook, stirring continuously until they turn a golden brown & becomes crispy (abt 5-7 mins)

13. 13

    Remove from heat & transfer onto a plate lined with kitchen towels.