Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons annatto oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice in cold water and drain it well.
Step 2
Heat the annatto oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the onion and garlic to the oil and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
Step 4
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the oil.
Step 5
Add the water or chicken broth and salt to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the rice to steam and fluff up.
Step 8
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.
