Spanish-Style Red Beans 'N Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. long grain white rice (not converted or instant rice)
4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 to 4 Tbsp. Crisco shortening

Preparation

Put rice in a medium bowl.
Half fill with lukewarm water. Stir rice with your hands until the water clouds.
Pour off milky rice water.
Repeat and rinse rice 3 to 4 more times.
Set aside.