Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rice, basmati, jasmine, or white - your choice
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
Directions
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Steps to Make It
2
Gather the ingredients.
3
Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add salt and stir. Cover pot and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
4
In a large skillet or saute pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Be sure to coat sides and bottom of the pan. Add cooked rice and "mash" it with a spoon to compact it, ensuring it is evenly spread throughout pan.
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Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat or until you hear it crack and sizzle.
6
Once rice is done, remove lid and carefully flip rice over onto a serving dish, so crusted rice is now on the top. The rice should have a thick layer of brown, crispy rice.