Hot Perfectly Cooked Rice
 
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bay Leaf
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Add 2½ cups water, oil, and bay leaf to heavy 4-quart saucepan with a lid; cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add rice and a pinch of salt; stir continuously until water returns to a boil. Reduce heat to low; top with aluminum foil, cover with lid, pressing firmly, and cook 30 minutes.
  3. With a wooden spoon, gently fold rice over from the bottom of the pot to fluff. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/shrimp-creole-2/