Grain by Grain Pilaf

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup baldo rice
• 1 cup + 2 fingers less than 1 cup hot water
• 1 bouillon cube (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Start by placing the rice in a deep bowl, sprinkle salt over it, and pour hot water. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes. This process helps remove the starch from the rice.
• As an additional tip, if you add 1-2 drops of lemon juice while sautéing the rice, you'll achieve a whiter and shinier rice pilaf.
• Rinse the soaked rice thoroughly under plenty of cold water until the starch is completely washed away. Drain using a sieve.
• In a pilaf pot, melt the mixture of butter and vegetable oil.
• Add the rice and sauté thoroughly. Extend the sautéing process a bit; the longer you sauté, the more separate and distinct the rice grains will become.
• Pour 1 cup + 2 fingers less than 1 cup hot water onto the sautéed rice, add the bouillon cube, and stir a bit. If you prefer, you can dissolve the bouillon cube in hot water before adding it.
• Cook on the lowest heat setting until the water is absorbed.
• Place a clean cloth over the pot, cover it with a lid, and wrap the pot in a tablecloth. Let it sit for a while to allow the rice to steam.
• Your grain by grain pilaf is ready.

Note: If you make 1 cup + 1 cup less 2 fingers of water with chicken broth, it will be even more delicious. If your chicken broth is salty, omit the bouillon cube.

Enjoy your meal!