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SPICY THAI RICE
2 cups water 1 cup uncooked rice 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 fresh red chiles, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp snipped cilantro 1 Tbsp margarine 1 tsp fresh ginger root, minced 3/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground turmeric 1 to 2 tsp lime juice Chopped roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish) Red pepper flakes (optiona, for garnishl)
Combine water, rice, onions, chiles, cilantro, margarine, ginger root, salt, and turmeric in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in lime juice; fluff with fork. Garnish with peanuts and pepper flakes. Makes 6 servings Source: USA Rice Council
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