Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 12-inch-long lemongrass stalks, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large green onion, chopped
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2/3 cup onion and turmeric and saute 5 minutes.
- Mix in rice.
- Add water, lemongrass and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
- Discard lemongrass.
- Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add green onion and saute 1 minute.
- Add rice and stir until heated through.
- Season to taste with salt.
vegetable oil, onion, turmeric, longgrain white rice, water, stalks, salt, green onion
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rice-with-lemongrass-and-green-onion-2066 (may not work)