~How to make good rice~

This is how we make good rice.....you know....... the real kind. Not instant rice:)

• I put a little bit of oil in the bottom of a nonstick pot and toss in a half a diced onion.


• Next about 2 1/2 cups of dry, uncooked rice,


• a tbs or two of vegeta seasoning,


• about a tbs of parsley flakes and


• some garlic powder,


• salt and pepper.


• Then I proceed to fry the rice a little stirring every now and then on medium heat.


• When the rice turns a golden colour I add water according to the directions on the package and cook until almost totally tender.


• I mix it well and and leave it off the stove to finish cooking in it's own steam.


• Fluff it up and serve.

This make a pot of flavourful, non sticky rice!! Enjoy! In Hungary, rice is often prepared this way but I read on a blog that Mexicans prepare their rice in a very similar fashion!

Second way~Quick and easy and good (and most commonly used method around here:)

• cook rice on low heat in LOTS of water until tender~keep checking..it's important not to over or under cook.


• once cooked drain off water then refill with hot water for a rinse, drain off in a big colander/sieve. I usually tip the colander to get more water out.


• fry some onions in a bit of oil, add seasonings of your choice. Mix into rice and serve. Or skip the onions and just add melted butter and seasonings!!