Lemongrass Rice Recipe
A flavourful, aromatic, citrusy, easy-to-make side dish recipe that infuses fluffy rice with the bright and refreshing flavour of lemongrass, creating a perfect accompaniment to various dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice uncooked, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 2 stalks lemongrass roughly chopped
- 7 medium cardamom pods
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil or coconut oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Using a pestle and mortar, crush the cardamon and lemongrass and place it into a pot
- Add water and gently bring to a boil
- Add the oil, butter and salt followed by the rinsed rice
- Add rice and bring to a gentle boil, then cover and turn the heat to the lowest setting
- Simmer until rice is cooked and fluffy.
- Once done, remove the cardamon and lemongrass pieces then fluff the rice using a fork
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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