Real Recipes From Real Home Cooks ®

vietnamese lemon rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Asian Diet by Diana My Tran.

(1 rating)
yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vietnamese lemon rice

  • 1 c
    jasmine rice
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2
    lemon, zest of
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make vietnamese lemon rice

  • 1
    Wash rice until water runs clear, then drain.
  • 2
    Mix rice, water, salt, and oil in a nonstick saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to very low, stir gently, cover tightly, and cook until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Add lemon zest and juice and mix lightly with chopsticks or a fork.
  • 4
    To serve: Serve steaming hot with any seafood, meat, or chicken dish.
  • 5
    Nutrition Information per Serving: 244 calories, 2 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 4 g protein
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT