Lemon Cilantro Rice Pilaf Recipes

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large pot and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and add 4 1/2 cups water to the pot. Sprinkle with the salt and add the butter, ginger and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without removing the lid.
• Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and keep warm until ready to serve. For drier rice, leave the lid off after fluffing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro before serving.

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Steps:

• Melt butter in sauce pan with tight fitting lid.
• Add garlic and carrots; cook, stirring frequently until carrots begin to color, about 5 minutes.
• Add rice; stir.
• Add broth, zest and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer covered, about 20 minutes.
• Remove garlic and fluff rice.

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine water or chicken broth, lemon (or lime) juice, rind, garlic salt and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and stir in rice. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
• While rice is still hot and just before serving, add chopped fresh cilantro and toss gently.
• Serve with fish, seafood or any meat.

Steps:

• Heat oil in nonstick sauce pan.
• Add rice and saute until rice kernels are opaque.
• Add water, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, turmeric and salt.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in green onions and cilantro.

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
• Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
• Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon zest and juice.
• Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Cook shallot in oil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then add rice, ginger, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and stir in persimmons, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 3 minutes. Add rice and 2 tablespoons pistachios; stir 2 minutes. Stir in 1 can broth, lemon juice, and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Mix in 4 tablespoons pistachios and 2 tablespoons lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Spread rice out onto baking sheet; cool. Before continuing, drizzle with more broth and rewarm tightly covered with foil in 400°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.) Transfer rice to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pistachios and 1/2 tablespoon lemon peel.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and green onions, and sauté until celery is tender. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients; cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.