SEASONED RICE

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cup white jasmine rice, or short grain white rice, or basmati white rice, or other white rice,
• 2 1/2 cups hot water or vegetable stock,
• 3 tablespoons ghee if dairy or refined coconut oil if pareve,
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds,
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander,
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric,
• 1 teaspoon GOYA Adobo or other all purpose seasoning, may season to taste, 

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice and soak in cold water for 15 to 20 minutes, and drain.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a heavy 2 quart saucepan over low heat, until melted.
3. Increase the heat to medium. Quickly add the Adobo,  cumin, turmeric, coriander, and rice; and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Increase the heat to high, and add the hot water. Bring water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook at a simmering temperature for 10 to 15 minutes; until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. 
5. Remove from heat and serve at once.

* Yields 4 to 6 servings*