Basmati Asparagus Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
3/4 lb asparagus
1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Preparation

Rince rice under running water until water runs clear.
Bring chicken stock, salt, water and garlic clove to boil in a large saucepan.
Add rice and return to boil, stirring lightly.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid adsorbed.
Clean and slice on a bias the asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces.
Remove sauce pan from heat, immediately add asparagus and orange zest.
Cover and allow asparagus to steam while rice cools about 5-8 minutes.
Serve immediately.