Name: Greek Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 47 min
Ingredients: 200 grams long grain rice (soaked, washed and drained (see note 1)); 60 ml olive oil ((see note 2)); 1 onion (finely diced); 2 garlic cloves (finely diced); 500 ml chicken stock ((see note 3)); 2 tbsp dill (fresh, finely chopped (see note 4)); 1 tsp lemon zest ((zest of 1 lemon)); 1 lemon (juiced); 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)

This classic Greek lemon rice is easy to prepare, resulting in a flavourful and fragrant rice dish that is perfect for any occasion.  It can be served as a side dish or a main course and will please the fussiest eaters.

Greek Lemon Rice

long grain rice (soaked, washed and drained (see note 1))

olive oil ((see note 2))

onion (finely diced)

garlic (finely diced)

500 ml chicken stock ((see note 3))

tbsp dill (fresh, finely chopped (see note 4))

tsp lemon zest ((zest of 1 lemon))

lemon (juiced)

tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)

Place the rice in a bowl and add enough water to cover it.  Let it soak for 20-30 minutes.  Then, rinse the rice using a colander until the water runs clear.  Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pot.  Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant.

Add the rice and stir continuously - this will allow the rice to &quot;toast&quot;and make it flavourful.

Add the chicken stock, stir and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes (do NOT remove the lid).  The rice is ready when the stock is absorbed, and the rice is soft but firm to the touch.

Fluff the rice with a fork, cover it with a kitchen towel, and replace the lid.  (this will allow the rice to absorb any excess moisture). (see note 5)

Remove the kitchen towel and lid, and add the fresh parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings.

Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly and serve.

After you fluff the rice and let it sit to soak up the rest of the moisture, is on the low heat or off heat completely?

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This classic Greek lemon rice recipe is easy to prepare, resulting in a flavourful and fragrant rice dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as a side dish or a main course and will please the fussiest eaters.

greek lemon rice

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total: 47 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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