Timman (iraqi-style rice)

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

3 c Jasmine rice
4 tb Olive oil

Instructions:

Wash rice in cool water and drain. In a large pot put in rice with water to cover by 3-4". Bring to boil and cook for 6 minutes. Test by biting a grain of rice: The outside should be soft but the inside still hard. Transfer rice to a sieve and rinse. Add oil to the pot and put wet rice back in. Place a kitchen towel over the pot and replace the lid. Cook on low heat for 45-55 minutes or until fluffy. At the bottom of the pot a crunchy layer will form that is everyone's part. Makes 10-12 servings. Per serving: 226 calories 4 grams protein 44 grams carbohydrates 3 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat 0 milligram cholesterol 3 milligrams sodium.