Basic South American-style White Rice

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 2-3 tsp minced garlic
• 3-4 tbs oil
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c. rice

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 18mins

Preparation

Step 1

Run water over the rice, and stir briefly, then drain water off. Repeat several times until the water runs clear.

Heat the oil in a 2 quart saucepan on medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic turns clear and barely golden in color.

Add the water and the salt, and bring the water to a boil.

Add rice to boiling water stirring only once. Cover, turn burner to lowest setting. steam for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving