Persian Basmati Rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 3 tbsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp flavorless oil canola, sunflower seed
Instructions
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Bring about 2/3 a pot water of water to boil.
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Add 3 tbsp salt.
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Wash rice 3 times with lukewarm water.
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Put the rice in the pot and gently stir.
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Bring to boil, then remove the lid to keep from overflowing.
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When al dente, strain.
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If salty, rinse with cold water.
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Shake colander to remove as much water as possible.
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Add 2-3 tbsp of oil in a pot. Then gently add the drained rice.
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Using the back side of a kitchen utensil, make 6 deep holes in the rice, then put the lid back on.
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Cook on medium heat, watching it carefully.
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When the lid gets foggy, pour a little oil over the rice - about 3 tbsp. Then put the lid back on and turn the heat to the lowest possible setting.
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Cook 20-30 min from when the oil is poured on top.