Costa Rican White Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon corn oil or canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 carrot, diced small
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add garlic, but don't let it brown.

3. 3

   Add rice and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong boil going for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes.