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How to make stove top rice

Course Side
Cuisine Dominican
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Author biteslife.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of medium to long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

  1. On a medium pot, add one tablespoon of oil and allow to warm on medium to high heat.
  2. Add the salt and the water and allow them to come to a boil.
  3. Add the rice. Stir and lower the fire to medium.
  4. Leave rice uncovered until the water boils down, stirring every couple of minutes.
  5. Once all the water has disappeared, cover the rice and turn the fire to low. Wait 15 minutes.
  6. Uncover the rice, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil and cover again for five more minutes.
  7. Serve with your choice of vegetables and protein for a complete meal.