How to Make Rice

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

Add 9 oz of water to the pot.

Add 1 cup of short grain rice to the water.

Bring to a boil on medium heat, then cover and reduce to low heat.

Simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Use a fork to separate the grains and serve in a dish.

For rice pilaf, add 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of minced onion and celery to the pot.

Add 1 cup of long grain rice and stir.

Add 1.75 cups of stock or water, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15-16 minutes until rice is tender.

Optionally, place in a 350-degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

For basmati rice, add 2 parts water and 1 part texmati basmati rice to a pot.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked.

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