THE LEMON-SILK ROOT BOWL

(Our Play on Spanish Lemon Rice / Arroz Meloso)

THE LEMON-SILK ROOT BOWL

Ingredients: 300g Bomba rice, 1L Chicken stock, 1 Lemon (juiced and zested), 50g Butter, 1 White onion (finely diced), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp White pepper, 1 tsp Turmeric...

Ingredients

  • 300g Bomba rice
  • 1L Chicken stock
  • 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 White onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp Turmeric

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until soft and translucent.
  2. The Scorch Add the rice; toast for 2 minutes until the grains are see-through at the edges.
  3. The Bloom Add the lemon zest and spices with a 50ml splash of hot stock; stir until the oils release.
  4. The Swell Add stock one ladle at a time, stirring until the rice is creamy but firm.
  5. The Final Flourish Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and raw fresh mint for a sharp finish.

Cuisine: Spanish

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