Screw Driver (Vodka) Rice

Submitted by Chef Engineer

"I got this idea partially from the lemon rice recipe and decided to experiment a little. This is a relatively light rice that works well with almost any chicken dish. It has a hint of orange and a hint of vodka. All ingredients listed below are estimates, add more or less to your liking. Cooking is more fun when you stray from the recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1⁄4 onion
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled (whole)
• 2 oranges (for zest and juice)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 ounces grey goose vodka
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. In a pot, brown the rice on high heat with oil until just slightly brown.
2. As it's browning add the zest of the orange.
3. Squeeze the juice into the 1 1/2 cups of water to give you 2 cups of liquid.
4. Add the liquid to the slightly browned rice and turn the heat down to low/medium.
5. Add your garlic cloves, onion, salt, pepper, and vodka and let cook for about ten minutes covered.