Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 onion, chopped coarsely
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tsp orange rind, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

How to Make Valencian Rice

• Wash and soak rice in very cold water. Keep aside for 15 mins.
• Drain rice after that and keep aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep, heavy pan. Add butter, onions.
• When onions are soft and brown, add rice.
• Reduce heat and stir gently with a spatula.
• Allow the rice to turn a light brown.
• Add orange rind, juice and stock. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and keep covered.
• Simmer for 10 mins or till almost all the liquid is absorbed.
• Separate grains with a fork.
• Keep covered for 5 mins and serve hot.