Wonderful leek, almond and lemon rice.

Leek, almond and lemon rice.

Yummy rice

Ingrediants

1 1/2 cups of rice
1 medium leek chopped into half circles
1/2 cup ground almonds
zest of a medium lemon and juice
fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
fresh chopped chives
2 cloves of garlic grated 
1 tsp of cumin
2 tbs of mild olive oil
2 handfuls of  golden raisins
salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups of water

Method

1. Put the rice and 3 cups of water into the saucepan. Add half the leek and the golden raisins and some salt to taste. Bring it to a boil and turn down to low simmer with the lid on. Wait about 8 - 12 and it should have all the water evaporated, if not leave it on a little longer. There will be holes on the surface of the rice. 
2. Whilst the rice is cooking put the leeks on a medium high heat with the oil. stir fry for a minute. Grate in the garlic and lemon zest. Add the cumin, salt, black pepper and fry gently. Add the ground almonds and lemon juice and fry gently ( will clump together if too dry add a couple of tsps of water ). Add the chopped herbs and mix well. 
3. When the rice is done, fluff with a fork then add all the leeks and herb mixture and gently stir through. Serve immediately with steamed vegetables, salad or a lovely curry.