Mexican White Rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
3/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
3 cups hot water
2 large fresh Italian parsley sprigs
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add
garlic; sauté until deep brown, about 3 minutes. Discard
garlic. Add onion to saucepan and sauté until tender,
about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 5 minutes. Add 3 cups hot
water, parsley, and salt (mixture will sputter). Bring to
boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and
simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 15
minutes. Stir rice, then re-cover and continue to simmer
until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 5
minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10
minutes. Discard parsley; fluff rice with fork.
Makes 6 servings.
Great with
Sweet-Hot Pork Tenderloin
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