Greek Rice

We are having Greek rice tomorrow for Easter. Dad is BBQing lamb chops and pork loin in his most excellent way. Mom will make a jello, veggies, slice fresh pughleise bread and will make Greek Rice. We have been having this rice FOREVER since I was a little girl and Grammie Bea made it. We aren't Greek. We hail from Hawaii and normally are soy sauce rice people. We eat rice a lot and we always use soy sauce. always. We don't do pilaf, cheese & rice, cream of whatever soups and rice, rice pudding etc. BUT, we for some reason do this Greek rice on holidays. It was unappreciated when I was a kid. I just saw more freakin rice. But now that I am a growed up, I truly appreciate the delicate flavors and yumminess that this rice holds. It is great with fish, pork roast or lamb. Also if you grill an herb crusted chicken breast, it's great too.


Steamed White Rice (Let's say 5 cups cooked rice)
5 TB butter
1 TB fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest (just the bright yellow part)
OPTIONAL: when you steam rice add 2 cans sliced mushrooms or 2 cups sauteed and sliced fresh mushrooms OR toasted pine nuts and raisins.
Lots of salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste