Caramelized Onion-flavored Rice

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 rice rice well, cover with 3 inches of water and soak for up to 2 hours.
• 2 heat oil in a large saucepan.
• 3 add bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves.
• 4 saute until fragrant (about one minute).
• 5 stir in onions.
• 6 saute stirring frequently until caramelized (20 to 25 minutes).
• 7 reduce heat as onions begin to color.
• 8 add a spoonful of water to prevent burning if necessary.
• 9 when the onions are caramelized, drain rice and add to onions.
• 10 mix well.
• 11 add 3 1/2 cups of water and salt.
• 12 cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 13 reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes (without peeking).
• 14 remove from heat, leave lid ajar to allow steam to escape.
• 15 let rest for 5 minutes.
• 16 fluff and serve.