Basmati Asparagus Rice

1 cup basmati or other long grain rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic
3/4 lb. asparagus, cleaned, slice on bias into 1/2" pieces
1/2 tsp. orange zest

Rinse rice under running water until water runs clear. Bring chicken stock, water, salt, garlic clove to boil in large saucepan. Add rice, return to boil, stirring lightly. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. Remove saucepan from heat, immediately add asparagus pieces and orange zest. Cover and allow asparagus to steam while rice cools. Serve immediately.