Rice with Lemongrass and Green Onion

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2⁄3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  cup long grain white rice
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 2  stalks lemongrass, cut into 2 inch long pieces (12 inch)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  large green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add 2/3 cup onion and turmeric and saute 5 minutes.
3. Mix in rice. Add water lemon grass and 1/2 tsp salt and bring to simmer.
4. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
6. Discard lemon grass.
7. Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and saute 1 minute. Add rice and stir until heated through.
8. Season to taste with salt.