spiced-rice-basmati-107024.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Bring water, salt, zest, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice and return to a boil, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.",
        "Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then cover pan and let stand 5 minutes. Discard zest and cinnamon stick."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 1/3 cups water",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler",
        "1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick",
        "1/8 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from 4 pods)",
        "3/4 cup white basmati rice"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Rice",
        "Side",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Lemon",
        "Spice",
        "Fall",
        "Cinnamon",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Spiced Rice Basmati",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-rice-basmati-107024"
}