4-6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup white basmati rice
• 2½ cups hot water
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 Tbsp of olive oil
• tabbouleh

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak the rice for 1 hour in cool water. Drain it and place in a saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water and salt. Allow to boil for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and pour the hot rice into a colander to drain.
3. Spread the rice on a clean lint-free tea towel to completely cool and dry.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5. Turn the dry rice onto a baking sheet.
6. Drizzle on the oil and using your hands toss to coat and spread out evenly.
7. Bake in the hot oven for 15 minutes to crisp the rice slightly.
8. This will give it a nutty taste.
9. Make the same tabbouleh, substituting the crispy rice for the bulgur.
10. This is also a good way to use leftover rice. Brown rice and wild rice are delicious alternatives.