Lime Peanut Rice Pilaf


This is a great side dish to any thai or asian meal. If you use the vegetable stock this is a great vegetarian side dish!!

Steps


In a large sauce pan over medium heat melt butter and add oil.
Saute the onion for 8 minutes.
Add rice and stir to coat.
Add 1 / 2 cup peanuts , stock , lime juice , and lime zest.
Bring to a boil and stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of pot.
Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
Cool until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed , around 20 minuts.
Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Transfer rice to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Ingredients


butter, oil, onion, long grain white rice, peanuts, vegetable stock, fresh lime juice, lime zest, fresh cilantro