Jasmine Thai Scented Rice

Makes about 12 cups

6cooker cups jasmine rice water (to the 6-cup white rice marking in cooking pot) 12 x 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced 4garlic cloves, sliced 101 x ½-inch pieces lemon peel 5large fresh basil leaves 3 to 4scallions, thinly sliced ¼cup chopped fresh parsley ¼teaspoon plus one pinch sea salt, divided ¼teaspoon lemon zest

Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 250 (0% from fat) • carb. 55g • pro. 5g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 50mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 1g

Put the rice, water, ginger, garlic, lemon peel and basil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the White Rice function and press Start. Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid and add the remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately. Note: This rice freezes well. Portion out into 1-cup servings.