Our Iraqi "timman" -- Rice

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups basmati rice
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons dehydrated onion

Recipe

• 1 1. dump oil into pot, heat on medium high.
• 2 2. add dry rice, salt. saute about a minute or so. do not stir it after this point.
• 3 3. add the water, and turmeric. as i said, no exact amount. fill the pot and cover the rice about 1/2" with the water.
• 4 4. allow to come to a rapid boil, and then reduce the heat to medium/low (or about a 3).
• 5 5. cover the pot, and do not open for at least 30 minutes.
• 6 to serve, dump the pot upside down on a serving platter. the "hikaka" will be on the top of your rice. it's just crispy "over cooked" rice, but it's unbelieveably delicious :).