Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ¾ c. hot water
2 T. unsalted butter
1 c. long-grained rice
1 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions:
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and pre-heat to 375F.
- Heat the water to boiling in a kettle or the microwave.
- Cut the butter into 8 or more pieces.
- Add the butter and salt to boiling water and stir until butter is melted.
- Pour the rice into a 2-quart baking dish. Add the water and stir to wet all grains.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25-28 minutes, until rice is soft
- Remove from the oven and let sit covered for 2-5 minutes to let any leftover water be absorbed.
- Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.
Suggested variations:
For cilantro lime rice, after cooking add ½ c. chopped fresh cilantro and juice from half a lime.