Thai Fragrant Rice

Step 2

Finely chop the lemon grass.

Step 3

Remove the zest from the limes using a zester or fine grater.

Step 4

Rinse the rice in plenty of cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 5

Drain through a sieve.

Step 6

Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and spices, lemon grass and lime zest and cook gently for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the rice and cook for another minute then add the stock and bring to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to very low and cover the pan.

Step 9

Cook gently for 30 minutes then check the rice.

Step 10

If it is still crunchy, cover the pan again and leave for a further 3-5 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from the heat.

Step 12

Stir in the fresh cilantro, fluff up the grains, cover and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 13

Serve with lime wedges.