Basic Rice Pilaf

100 Recipes by America's Test Kitchen (#12 p45)

In large saucepan.

Rinse
				Rinse in fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
	1 1/2	c	basmati or long grain rice	Rinse in fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
Toast
				Soften onion, don't brown, 4 min.
	3	T	butter
	1 1/2	t	salt
	1	small	onion, minced

	Add rice, toast, until edges translucent, 3 min.

				Season.
	1	pinch	pepper	Season.
Simmer
				Bring to boil. Cover, reduce to low, until liquid absorbed, 15-18 min.
	2 1/4	c	water, preheated
Rest
	Remove from heat. Remove lid, cover with cloth dish towel, replace lid. Let stand 10-15 min.

	Fluff with fork and serve.
With 1 c rice

	1	c	basmati or long grain rice
	2	T	butter
	1	t	salt
	2/3	small	onion, minced
	1	pinch	pepper
	1 1/2	c	water, preheated
With 1/2 c rice

	1/2	c	basmati or long grain rice
	1	T	butter
	1/2	t	salt
	1/3	small	onion, minced
	1	pinch	pepper
	3/4	c	water, preheated