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Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

In a colander, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from being sticky.

Rinse and Drain the Rice

Finely chop the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Chop the Onion and Mince the Garlic

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic (if using) and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

Sauté Aromatics

Stir in the rinsed rice and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors from the oil and aromatics.

Add Rice

Pour in 4 cups of water and add the salt and bay leaf (if using). Stir to combine and increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Add Water and Season

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

Simmer the Rice

After the cooking time, remove the saucepan from heat. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley (if using) before serving.

Fluff and Serve

Long-grain white rice

Water

Olive oil

Salt

Garlic, minced

Onion, finely chopped

Bay leaf

Fresh parsley, chopped