Kittencal's Browned White Rice With Garlic and Onion

Browning the rice gives this dish so much more extra flavor --- the garlic amount may be adjusted to taste.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups long-grain white rice
• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 3  large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3  cups hot water
• 1  cup  hot chicken stock (or use 4 cups all water or broth)
• 1  teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).
5. Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.
6. Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).
8. Season with pepper if desired.