Kittencal's Browned White Rice With Garlic and Onion

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 cup hot chicken stock (or use 4 cups all water or broth)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).

5. 5

   Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.

6. 6

   Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).

8. 8

   Season with pepper if desired.