A little sweet, a little savory, this rice is ideal for pairing with grilled or saucy proteins.
Fluffy Basmati Rice with Dates & Lemon Zest
Chef Claudia Galofre-Krevat
4-6
15 minutes
25 minutes
Middle Eastern
Side Dishes
This recipe is specifically for basmati rice; using other varieties might not yield the right result.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups of water
- 2 tsp of salt
- ½ cup of dates, pitted and chopped
- zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or almonds), toasted
Tools
- Cooking Pan
Directions
- In a lidded, heavy-bottomed pan, heat olive oil to medium-high.
- When the oil is hot, add the rinsed rice and salt. Stir to combine and add salt.
- Add the water and stir. When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and allow the water to evaporate.
- Cover the rice and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove lid and add dates. Stir to combine.
- Off the heat, add lemon zest and pine nuts. Stir, serve, and enjoy.