Sirkoniz

Ingredients

• •2 cups long-grain rice
• •4 cups water
• •1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• •8 cloves garlic, crushed to a paste
• •3 tbsp neutral oil
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or cilantro, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice several times until the water runs mostly clear.

2. 2

   Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.

3. 3

   Add the rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, mix the crushed garlic with the oil and black pepper to form a strongly flavored dressing.

5. 5

   Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork and fold in the garlic mixture while the rice is still warm.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if needed.

7. 7

   Spread the rice on a tray or in a shallow dish to cool quickly and evenly.

8. 8

   Cover and chill or hold at room temperature, then serve cold on Shabbat.