Fresh Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice uncooked
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind grated
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• spatula

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Heat oil and butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts.
4. Add mustard seeds to pan; cook 2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop. Scrape seed mixture into rice mixture using a rubber spatula.
5. Add 3 tablespoons cilantro, lemon rind, and lemon juice to rice; stir well.
6. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.