On Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:15:26 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 3 Jun 2013 20:37:45 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Found a recipe for lemony basmati
> >> brown rice that sounded divine! And it was, IMO. Will post if anyone
> >> wants
> >> it.
> >
> > I'm interested. I don't like long grain rice, but it's easy enough to
> > switch it for the brown rice I do like. Thanks.
>
> Okay. Lemme go to the kitchen and get it...

It's simple and delicious looking. I won't follow the recipe and make
exact measurements, but I will definitely try it soon. I am used to
cooking with brown rice, so I know how much water to add and I use a
rice cooker, so I don't worry about timing, I just estimate how long I
have to get the rest of the meal ready. Thanks!
>
> This is for 4 servings and of course if you change the rice you may need to
> change the amount of water and the cooking time.
>
> 1 cup brown basmati rice
> 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
> 1 tablespoon lemon juice
> 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon rind
> 1 bay leaf
> 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 of dried
> 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
>
> Rinse rice well. Bring to boil 2 cups water, salt, lemon juice and rind,
> bay leaf and parsley.
>
> Add rice. Bring back to boil then lower heat and cover.
>
> Simmer for 40 minutes or until water is absorbed.
>
> Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
>
> Add butter or oil and mix gently with fork. Remove bay leaf.
>


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