side essentials: yummy lemon infused rice

How To Make side essentials: yummy lemon infused rice

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  What is Ponzu Sauce? Ponzu Sauce, is a tangy, light, soy-based sauce, traditionally made with citrus fruit. If you want to add a slight Asian hint to a recipe, along with a citrus kick. You will love this sauce. And, if you are feeling adventurous, here is a recipe for making Ponzu: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/asian-essentials-homemade-ponzu-sauce.html?r=1
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  For this recipe, you will need a saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid that is capable of holding all of the ingredients.
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  I cannot expect everyone to make their own chicken stock, so if you choose to use store-bought stock, remember that they usually contain a lot of sodium. Therefore, you might not need to add any additional salt. Up to you.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the rice, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and basil to a saucepan over medium heat.
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  Cook, stirring, until the rice starts to turn translucent, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Add the remainder of the ingredients, set the heat to low, and cover for 20 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: If you are using the Ponzu sauce, add that with the other ingredients.
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  Chef’s Tip: For nice fluffy rice, take the pan off heat, leave covered, and let stand for an additional 10 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Use as a side with meat, fish, or poultry, or just eat by itself. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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