- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground curry powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Sweat the garlic; when the garlic becomes aromatic, slowly stir in pepper, cumin, curry powder and chili powder. When spices begin to fry and become fragrant, stir in the bouillon cube and a little water.
- Increase heat to high and add the rest of the water and the soy sauce. Just before the mixture comes to a boil, stir in rice. Bring to a rolling boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.