Roz (white rice (basic) & variation)
Serves 4
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup rice
1 tbsp Crisco or butter
salt to taste
bring water to boil add rice, Crisco/butter and salt, bring back to a boil.
Turn flame to low and allow to simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes.
Once water is completely absorbed and rice tender, fluff with a fork and serve.
Variation to basic rice recipe
this variation gives a much nuttier and flavorful rice
heat 1 tbsp Crisco/butter, add rice and fry till just pink proceed with above recipe.
For an even richer more distinct flavor use *ghee instead of the Crisco or butter.
*ghee, is a clarified butter which has a distinctive toasted flavor, often described as nutty.
Ghee is used widely in the Middle East and in Indian cooking.
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