Perfect White Rice, Spanish Caribbean Style

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the rice in a colander and rinse it thoroughly, adding a few drops of fresh lime juice to the rinsing water (the lime juice helps take away the musty smell that rice gets from sitting in the package).

2. Step 2

   In a saucepan, bring the water, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to a boil. (To make the con conor delicately flavored crusts of rice, use a very light pan; do not use a pot with an enamel or Teflon surface.)

3. Step 3

   Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and dry.

4. Step 4

   Turn off the heat and let stand for a few minutes. Gently stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. The sides and bottom of the pan will be covered with a crust of browned rice, the con con Scrape off the browned bits and serve separately.