Beef Larb

Bruise the lemongrass stick. Scrunch up the kaffir lime leaves. In a medium saucepan, add the water (for the rice) and bring to the boil. Add the basmati rice, kaffir lime leaves and the lemongrass and 1/2 tsp salt and stir, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and keep covered for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!