Crisp Shallot Rice

Serves: 3

Floy Nolan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

43

Sweetness

51

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

In a large saucepan bring the water to a boil with the salt

2

Sprinkle in the rice, stirring until the water returns to a boil, and boil it for 10 minutes

3

Drain the rice in a colander and rinse it

4

Set the colander over a large saucepan of boiling water and steam the rice, covered with a kitchen towel and the lid, for 15 minutes, or until fluffy and dry

5

In a small skillet heat 1/2 inch of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but smoking, in it fry the shallots for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are just golden, and transfer them with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain

6

In a bowl toss the rice with the butter, the shallots, and salt and pepper to taste