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servings 5
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
instructions
- Rinse rice in cold water 2-3 times until water runs clear, then soak it.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add rice and fry for a bit.
- Add bay leaf, salt to taste and water. Stir well and bring to a full boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to lowest setting and cover tightly with lid.
- Cook for specificed amount of time.
- Turn off heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Take out bay leaf. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt.
notes
| White 🎅🏻 | Brown 🎅🏾 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water (cups) | 1.75 | 2 + 2 tbsp |
| Soak | 20 | 30 |
| Cook | 12-15 | 35-40 |
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