The Secret to Perfect Fluffy Puerto Rican White Rice! 🍚

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Turn the heat to medium-high.

Add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot.

Add 4 cups of rinsed medium grain rice to the pot.

Add 4 cups of water to the pot.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the pot and adjust to taste.

Taste the water to check for saltiness.

Allow the rice mixture to come to a complete boil.

Once most of the water has been soaked up, mix the rice gently.

Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot.

Let the rice cook undisturbed for 15 to 20 minutes.

After 15 minutes, uncover the pot and fluff the rice with a fork.

Taste the rice to check for consistency.

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