Herb and Scallion Rice

Ingredients

• 1.7 cups water 
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh packed
• 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh packed
• 2  spring onion chopped
• 1  garlic clove 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 1 cup jasmine rice 
• 1 serving coarse salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Puree water, cilantro, mint, scallions, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
2. Heat oil in a small saucepan over high heat.
3. Add rice, and stir to coat. Cook until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add herb puree and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.