Spicy Thai Rice

1 cup MahatmaŽ, Water MaidŽ, CarolinaŽ or RiverŽ rice
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon snipped cilantro
1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
Chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Combine rice, water, onions, chilies, cilantro, margarine, ginger root, salt, and turmeric in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir. 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. Serves 6.