Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• 1½ cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
• 2½ cups chicken stock

Directions

1. Put the rice in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside.
2. Heat one tablespoon oil in a heavy-based saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes until softened.
3. Drain the rice, add to the pan along with the lemon zest and rosemary and stir together well.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a very gentle simmer, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 10-12 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
5. Turn the heat off and leave covered until ready to serve.