Lemon Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

4 Scallion stalks, white part only finely chopped,

save green parts for another use

1 tablespoon Canola oil

2 cups Basmati rice washed until

water is clear

2 lrg Ginger slices

Zest of 2 lemons

Juice of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon Salt

1 pch White peppercorn

2 1/2 cups Chicken stock

(can substitute water)

Preparation

In a saucepan, saute scallions and zest in oil. Add rice and ginger and saute for 3 minutes. Add zest, juice, salt, pepper and chicken stock, cover and bring to boil. Turn down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Pull off of heat and let stand for another 25 minutes with cover still on.

This recipe yields 4 servings.