Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.