Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion Recipe

Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion Recipe

  • 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
  1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons 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 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.
  2. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and sauté 1 minute. Add rice and stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt.
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