# Greek Lemon Rice

This classic Greek lemon rice recipe is easy to prepare, resulting in a flavorful and fragrant rice dish that is perfect for any occasion.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 small onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 handful parsley
- 1 handful dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0 seasoning

## Instructions

1. Soak 1 cup of long grain rice in 1.5 cups of water for about 20 minutes.
2. Fry 1 small chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent.
3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add the soaked rice to the pan and stir.
5. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and stir, scraping down the sides of the pot.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil and cover.
7. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
8. After simmering, turn off heat completely.
9. Cover with a kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes to let the moisture evaporate.
10. Add 1 handful of chopped parsley and 1 handful of chopped dill.
11. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Stir everything well and serve.

## Equipment

- large skillet or pot
- bowl
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/vy_RdOxc1So?feature=shared
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fd9a4e85-8a87-4d5c-ab9a-0e7bd202741f
- Extracted: 2025-01-08

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