Kittencal's Browned White Rice With Garlic and Onion

• long-grain white rice↗2 cups
• oil3 tablespoons
• onion1⁄4 cup

  finely chopped

• garlic↗3 cloves

  large, finely chopped

• water3 cups
• chicken stock1 cup

  or use 4 cups all water or broth

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗

  fresh ground (to taste)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the rice in colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add in onion and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add in the garlic and cook until the garlic is just lightly browned (do not cook until dark browned).

5. 5

   Add in the rice and salt; cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to brown.

6. 6

   Slowly and carefully pour in the hot water then then broth stirring gently; bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes).

8. 8

   Season with pepper if desired.