Best Basic White Rice

• long-grain white rice↗2 cups
• unsalted butter↗1 tablespoon
• olive oil↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• chicken broth↗4 cups

  homemade or 4 cups low sodium chicken broth

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the rice in a large saucepan with the butter, olive oil, and salt, and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook until you see holes forming that tunnel down into the rice forming on the surface, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan. Cook for 20 minutes, then fluff and serve.