Rice with lemongrass & green onion

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
cupFinely chopped onion
¼teaspoonTurmeric
1cupLong-grain white rice
cupWater
212\" long lemongrass stalks
½teaspoonSalt
1largeGreen onion -- chopped

Directions

Heat 1½ T oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ⅔ cup onion and turmeric and saute 5 minutes. Mix in rice. Add water, lemongrass and ½ 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 ½ 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.

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