Egyptian Fried Rice

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 15 ounces short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 cups water
• salt

Recipe

• 1 rinse the rice under running water thoroughly and set aside in a colander to drain.
• 2 heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. when the oil is hot, add the rice and fry it until each grain is coated with oil.
• 3 add the water and salt to taste and stir.
• 4 cook, uncovered, over moderate heat until the water is absorbed.
• 5 cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes more.
• 6 spoon the top layer of rice into a bowl.
• 7 remove the browned layer with a spatula, break into pieces and serve alongside the rice.