SIDE ESSENTIALS: YUMMY LEMON INFUSED RICE

Side Essentials: Yummy Lemon Infused Rice image

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 cup(s) white rice, long-grained variety (uncooked)
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon-pepper seasoning, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1 1/4 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted
1 - 2 pinch(es) salt, kosher variety
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1 tablespoon(s) ponzu sauce

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
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
For this recipe, you will need a saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid that is capable of holding all of the ingredients.
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.
Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Add the rice, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and basil to a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring, until the rice starts to turn translucent, about 3 - 5 minutes.
Add the remainder of the ingredients, set the heat to low, and cover for 20 minutes.
Chef's Note: If you are using the Ponzu sauce, add that with the other ingredients.
Chef's Tip: For nice fluffy rice, take the pan off heat, leave covered, and let stand for an additional 10 minutes.
PLATE/PRESENT
Use as a side with meat, fish, or poultry, or just eat by itself. Enjoy.
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.