Basic Rice

Wash the rice in cold water, repeating the process several times

Place a tablespoon of butter or margarine in a pot, add the rice and let it fry for a few minutes

Add sufficient water to reach more than 3 cm above the rice

Tightly seal and let the mixture boil rapidly

Reduce heat and cook the rice slowly, until all liquid is absorbed, for 15-20 minutes

Variations

Rice with chicken broth: use chicken broth instead of water and serve the rice accompanied by chicken or turkey

With almonds or cashews: cook the rice in broth and mix with toasted almonds or cashews in butter

Add melted butter to taste

With mushrooms: mix cooked mushrooms with the cooked rice.