Garlic Rice

Garlic Rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 2 cups jasmine rice 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper 3 cups water Place a medium pot over medium-high heat, and add in the olive oil; once hot, add in the pressed garlic, and stir to combine; once the garlic becomes fragrant, add in the rice, the salt and the pepper and stir, and allow the rice to “toast” in the garlic oil for about 2 minutes; next, add in the water, stir, and simmer the rice, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until tender; turn off the heat, and after 5 minutes, fluff with fork and serve.