Sweet Citrus and Broccoli Rice

• 1 lb broccoli floret, cut very small
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 -5 cups cooked rice
• juice 1/2 lemon
• 23 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• rind 1 lemon, no white pith (cut into strips)
• ginger, 1 inch rough chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, bruised
• 12 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• salt and pepper

1. Combine all ingredients for the syrup.
2. Place over heat and simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve.
4. This is about double the amount needed and should make enough for 2 times or use in stir fry.
5. Store in refrigerator.
6. Heat 2 tbsp oil and saute the onions over high heat for a minute or two before adding the broccoli florets; toss.
7. Add the garlic to the skillet.
8. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook the broccoli until tender but with a bite, 5 minutes.
9. Pour over the broccoli, half of the reserved syrup, adding more if you like it on the sweet side; simmer for a minute, tossing to coat.
10. Add 4 or 5 cups of cooked rice and squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon; heat through.

broccoli floret, onions, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, rice, lemon, sugar, water, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-citrus-and-broccoli-rice-475748 (may not work)