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How to Cook Rice

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Course: Main, Side Dish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 portions as a side dish
Author: Lorena Salinas from Cravings Journal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil or another type of oil
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated, chopped or ground (optional but highly recommended)
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat a small pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt and stir nutil the garlic starts to become golden. Don't let the garlic burn.
  • Add the rice and stir constantly for one minute. This helps the grains stay apart once they are cooked instead of sticky.
  • Add the water still on medium heat and let it break into a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a minimum and place the lid on the pot.
  • After 15 minutes, use a fork to move the rice on a spot and check that there's no water left at the base of the pot. If there's still water there, let it cook for a few more minutes. If there's no more water, use a fork to mix and fluff up the rice and let it dry out over medium heat an extra minute without the lid on.
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