Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 1 cup yellow onion, diced
2. 1 1/2 cups converted rice
3. 3 1/2 cups water
4. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
6. 1 bay leaf
7. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
8. 1 lemon, zest of, minced
9. 1 lemon, juice of
Directions:
1. Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
2. Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
3. Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
5. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
8. Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.