Costa Rican White Rice
From: Chef

This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica.

SERVES 6 , 3 cups

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon corn oil or canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 carrot, diced small
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt

Heat oil over medium heat.

Add garlic, but don't let it brown.

Add rice and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong boil going for a couple of minutes.

Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes.