Cooking time! How to make Haitian white rice (diri blanc)#haitianfood #culture #cookingvideo

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.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot.

Add oil, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and cover pot tightly.

Simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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