Perfect Thai Jasmine or Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Thai Jasmine or Basmati white rice

• 1 ¼ cup water or broth

• 2 bay leaves

• avocado oil or butter

• Sea salt

• Dill, lemon juice or dried lemon peel

Directions:

• Heat saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add some oil or butter.

• When oil is shimmering, add dry rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

• Add chosen liquid and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

• Cover and reduce to simmer. Simmer for 18 minutes.

• Remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Then stir and add more butter and season with sea salt to taste.

• Delicious variation: add fresh or dried dill and juice of ½-1 lemon

• Et voila! Serve alongside your favorite dish.

• Recipe is easily doubled.