White Rice Recipe

Rinse the Rice

In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps in achieving fluffy rice.

Chop Vegetables

Peel and dice the carrot into small cubes, chop the onion finely, and mince the garlic cloves.

Sauté Vegetables

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and diced carrot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the carrot is slightly tender.

Cook the Rice

Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan with the sautéed vegetables. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors. Then, pour in 2 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Simmer

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

Fluff and Serve

Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.