White Rice

Wash the rice until the water becomes clear. Drain. Finely dice the onion and chop the garlic. Bring the water to the boil. In a heavy based saucepan over a high heat, stir fry the onion in oil and, when they soften, add the garlic. After one minute, add the drained rice and stir-fry for a further minute. Add the boiling water, season with salt and, when it boils again, turn down the heat to minimum and cover. Cook for 15-20 min, until the rice has absorbed the water and bubble holes appear on the surface. Turn off the heat and rest for 5 min, before fluffing it with a fork.