The BEST Rice

Yes, rice. I made gumbo for a parade party we hosted and my friend, Denice, offered to bring the rice. Because, gumbo must have rice. Just like beans must have rice. I was expecting just plain old rice…but this woman shows up with a rice that could be eaten by itself and it definitely ups the game of whatever you serve it with!

Denice’s Rice

1. 1/2 cup canola oil
2. 1 large yellow onion, diced
3. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
4. 1 bay leaf
5. 2 teaspoons salt
6. 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
7. 3 cups chicken broth or water

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Add onion, butter, bay leaf, and salt, and cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.

Add rice, and stir well. Stir in chicken broth, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 15 minutes.

Remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes covered. Fluff rice with a fork.