Rice Recipe
A side of perfectly cooked rice, seasoned with a blend of spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparing the Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from being gummy.
- 2
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Add Rice and Seasoning
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir briefly to combine.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 5
Add Butter
After the rice has cooked for the allotted time, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the butter to melt and the rice to finish steaming.
- 6
Fluff and Serve
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately as a side dish.
