How to Cook Long Grain Rice - Brazilian-Style!

• 360 ml Long grain rice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 3/10 times as much amount as rice Water

1. Lightly rinse the long grain rise and drain in a colander.
2. This half colander and half bowl gadget in the picture is very handy.
3. It's a Brazilian rice rinsing tool.
4. Add the finely minced garlic and the olive oil to a pot.
5. Turn the heat to very low and slowly saute until fragrant.
6. Add the rinsed rice and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula until it starts to feel a bit heavy.
7. Pour in the water and add a pinch of salt and the bay leaf.
8. Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally.
9. Once it comes to a boil, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
10. Remove the lid and taste a little to check the softness.
11. If the water has evaporated but the rice is still tough, add a little water and continue cooking.
12. Once the rice is cooked, stir it to let the air in and make it fluffy.
13. Let it rest for a while before serving.

grain rice, clove garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/144101-how-to-cook-long-grain-rice-brazilian-style (may not work)