How to make Haitian white rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is often cheaper.

Boil water in a pot.

Add rice to the boiling water.

Add salt and vegetable oil to the pot.

Add garlic and onion to the pot.

Add bay leaves and thyme to the pot.

Cover the pot and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes.

Fluff the rice before serving.

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