True Brazilian Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water

Preparation

Wash the rice until the water runs clear and set aside to dry. Boil enough water for two cups. Chop the onions and garlic finely. Place a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once olive oil is heated add the chopped onions and garlic.
Saute until fragrant; approximately 3 minutes. Add the dry rice to the pan and stir for an additional 3-4 minutes making sure that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Add the two cups of boiling water to the rice and the salt.
Place a lid on the pan and cook on medium heat for 8 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the water has all evaporated. If the rice is not cooked yet, add a little bit more water!