Title: Rice with Lemongrass & Green Onion Vmxv03a
Categories: Thai Vegetable Rice
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | tb | Vegetable oil |
| 2/3 | c | Finely chopped onion |
| 1/4 | ts | Turmeric |
| 1 | c | Long-grain white rice |
| 1 3/4 | c | Water |
| 2 | | 12" long lemongrass stalks, cut into 2" long pieces |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | | Large green onion, chopped |
Heat 1 1/2 T 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 ts 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 T 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. From Bon Appetit, June, 1992. MM format by Mike Kean.