Brazilian White Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 cups hot water
2 cups chicken broth

Preparation

Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the rice and stir until the rice begins to brown.
Add the onion and cook for about 1 minute.
Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the salt.
Pour hot water and chicken broth over rice mixture and stir.
Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.