Diri Blan (How to cook Haitian white Rice)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity with a different flavor.

Heat the pot until hot.

Add avocado oil to the pot.

Add the green onion and sauté until browned.

Add 5 cups of water to the pot.

Sprinkle a little bit of salt into the water.

Once the water comes to a boil, add 4 cups of jasmine rice.

Stir the rice thoroughly to prevent sticking.

Once the water is completely drained out, prepare saran wrap to steam the rice.

Place the saran wrap on top of the pot and cover it with a lid.

Let it steam for about 5 minutes.

Carefully remove the saran wrap, keeping fingers away from the heat.

Cooking Techniques

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