Kittencal's Browned White Rice With Garlic and Onion |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Browning the rice gives this dish so much more extra flavor - the garlic amount may be adjusted to taste. Ingredients:
2 cups long-grain white rice |
3 tablespoons oil |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped |
3 cups hot water |
1 cup hot chicken stock (or use 4 cups all water or broth) |
1 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).
5. Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.
6. Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
8. Season with pepper if desired.
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