GREEN ONIONS AND LEMONGRASS RICE
Ingredients
2 Tbsps Vegetable Oil
2/3 cups onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp Turmeric
1 cup white rice long grain
1 3/4 cups water
2 stalks lemon grass 12 in. each cut into 2 in. long pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup green onions, chopped
Heat 1 1/2 Tbsps oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add 2/3 cup onion and turmeric and sauté 5 minutes.
Mix in rice.
Add water, lemongrass and 1/2 tsp 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 ˝ Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add green onion and sauté 1 minute.
Add rice and stir until heated through.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 282, Protein 5g, Fat 8g, Calories From Fat 24%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 29g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 246mg.
Source: Ida Rodriguez for Melissa’s Variety Produce Recipe
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