Shiitake Onion Rice

This is my absolute favorite rice recipe. I love eating rice, however, it has been difficult to put in just the right amount of water when cooking on the stove top to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan & turning out too dry, hard & undercooked. The method used to prepare this recipe always ensures soft rice, cooked to perfection. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 cups of white or brown basmati rice
4 cups of water
1 medium onion
Large handful of fresh shiitake mushrooms (may use dry ones, previously soaked)
Dash of salt
2-3 Tbsp of coconut oil

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2) Rinse & slice onion & mushrooms. Sautee them in coconut oil until the onion is translucent & tender.
3) Rince rice & add it to the mushroom/onion mixture. Continue to saute a few more minutes.
4) Add water & salt. Increase temperature & bring to a boil. Cover the pot & place in the oven for 30 minutes (If you choose to cook with brown rice, simply increase the cooking time to 45-50 minutes).

Note: In order to make this recipe, you need to use a pot that is both stovetop & oven safe. A pot from the non-toxic, green cookware line like Xtrema is just perfect.