Lemon Rice Side Dish
Lemon Rice Side Dish is a vibrant and refreshing addition to any meal, bursting with zesty flavors that awaken your palate. This easy-to-make recipe features fluffy long-grain rice infused with tangy lemon juice, complemented by crunchy roasted peanuts and fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or cozy family dinners, this dish elevates simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 medium fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- ½ cup roasted peanuts (chopped)
- ½ cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley, chopped)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, zest the lemons into a bowl and squeeze out 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix in the turmeric powder.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a mixing bowl while warm. Pour the lemon mixture over the rice along with chopped herbs and stir gently.
- Fold in the chopped peanuts and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as an enticing side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg