Arroz branco brasileiro

Ingredientes

• 1 cup of uncooked rice (unwashed)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 Tbsp of oil (canola, vegetable or olive oil)
• Salt to taste (1 tsp per cup of dry rice)
• 1.5 cups of cooking liquid *see note below (water, or stock)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan, heat up the oil

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and light gold

3. 3

   Add the rice, season with the salt and stir for about a minute

4. 4

   Add the liquid and bring to a gentle boil

5. 5

   Reduce to a simmer, cover and let it simmer until all water has been absorbed (try not to peak – we don’t want to lose steam that’s precious for the next step!)

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and let the rice pot sit covered for another 10 mins – steam

7. 7

   Open the pot, then "air" the rice for a minute or two. Then, fluff with a fork, and serve!