PERFECT WHITE RICE, SPANISH CARIBBEAN STYLE

Perfect White Rice, Spanish Caribbean Style image

Provided by Daisann Mclane

Time 35m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups white rice
About 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Steps:

Place the rice in a colander and rinse it thoroughly, adding a few drops of fresh lime juice to the rinsing water (the lime juice helps take away the musty smell that rice gets from sitting in the package).
In a saucepan, bring the water, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to a boil. (To make the con conor delicately flavored crusts of rice, use a very light pan; do not use a pot with an enamel or Teflon surface.)
Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and dry.
Turn off the heat and let stand for a few minutes. Gently stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. The sides and bottom of the pan will be covered with a crust of browned rice, the con con Scrape off the browned bits and serve separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 452 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams