Cheap Rice Recipes That Fill You Up

Rice based meals are perfect for cooking filling food on a tight budget.

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice (thoroughly rinsed)
• 3.5 cups homemade vegetable scrap stock or water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or rendered fat
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water, swirling with your hand until the water transitions from milky to mostly clear; drain thoroughly in a mesh sieve.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions until the edges turn golden-brown and translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add the drained rice to the pot. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the grains sound like 'sand' hitting the metal and turn an opaque white color.
4. Stir in the garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper, cooking for only 30 seconds until the garlic fragrance hits you strongly.
5. Pour in the liquid and acid. Bring to a rapid boil, then immediately turn the heat to its lowest setting.
6. Cover with a cloth-wrapped lid to create a steam seal. Simmer undisturbed for 17 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat but DO NOT open the lid. Let the pot sit for 10 minutes to allow the moisture to redistribute.
8. Fluff gently with a fork, lifting from the bottom to avoid mashing the grains, and serve immediately.