Red Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the Red Rice

   Start by rinsing the red rice under cold water to remove excess starch. This helps in achieving a fluffy texture.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics

   In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add Seasoning

   Stir in the salt, black pepper, cumin powder, and bay leaf. Cook for about 1 minute to toast the spices.

4. 4

   Cook the Rice

   Add the rinsed red rice to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes to coat the rice with the oil and spices. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

6. 6

   Fluff and Serve

   Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.