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Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Method
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
- Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, about 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns milky white, about 4 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the salt, cover, lower the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
- Dry rice and noodles are common pantry staples because they can be kept for up to a year when stored carefully.
- For this reason, its a good idea to buy them in bulk, which can be a real money saver.