Pot Roasted Rice Recipe

With short or medium grain rice, the amount of water in this recipe gives a dry, fluffy results, with firm grains. If using long grain rice, increase hot water to 2 1/2 cups for the same result because the long grain variety has a greater absorbency.

Ingredients :

2 cups Medium grain rice

2 tablespoons Peanut oil or lard

1 3/4 cups Hot water

• If rice needs washing, wash well and drain for 30 minutes or until dry.

• Melt lard or heat oil in a heavy saucepan with a well-fitting lid.

• Fry rice, stirring gently with a metal spoon, for 10-15 minutes or until rice becomes opaque and turns golden.

• Add hot water, bring to boil.

• Then reduce heat to very low.

• Cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes.

• Serve with nuoc cham and other dishes.