White Rice a la Caribe

A

• 3 cups water (see Note 1)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4

1. In a caldero or heavy kettle, heat to boiling the ingredients included in A.
2. Place rice in a colander and wash thoroughly under running water. Drain well and add to the boiling water. Mix and cook, uncovered, over moderate heat, until rice is dry.
3. Reduce heat to low. With a fork, turn rice from bottom to top,