Sweet Citrus and Broccoli Rice

Rice with a stir-fry syrup spiked with fresh notes of lemon, ginger and garlic. From Kayotic Kitchen.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb broccoli floret, cut very small
• 2  small onions, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  salt and pepper
• 4 -5  cups cooked rice
•  juice 1/2 lemon

• The Syrup

• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  cups water
•  rind 1 lemon, no white pith (cut into strips)
•  ginger, 1 inch rough chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, bruised
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chili flakes
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon fish sauce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients for the syrup. Place over heat and simmer for about 20 - 25 minutes. Strain through a sieve. This is about double the amount needed and should make enough for 2 times or use in stir fry. Store in refrigerator.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil and saute the onions over high heat for a minute or two before adding the broccoli florets; toss. Add the garlic to the skillet.
3. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook the broccoli until tender but with a bite, 5 minutes.
4. Pour over the broccoli, half of the reserved syrup, adding more if you like it on the sweet side; simmer for a minute, tossing to coat.
5. Add 4 or 5 cups of cooked rice and squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon; heat through.