Garlicky Rice

This recipe was printed on a box of salmon fillets and of course being the garlic lover I am, it immediately caught my attention. Hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  cups basmati rice
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 2 -4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 5  cups water
• 1  celery rib, finely chopped
• 1  medium roma tomato, diced
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  sesame oil
• 4  teaspoons soy sauce

Directions

1. In a medium pan over medium high heat, heat butter; add rice stirring constantly.
2. Add the onion, garlic and continue to cook until garlic and rice are golden brown.
3. Add the water, celery, diced tomato, salt, pepper, bay leaf and sesame oil.
4. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.