Italian Style Egyptian Rice

Egyptian rice with a strong Italian flavor and aroma.

• 2 cups Egyptian or sushi rice
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2-1 tsp basil 
  
• dash of garlic powder
• pinch of turmeric (optional spice to give yellow color)
• 3 cups water
  

Melt butter in a large pot and add oil. Wash and drain rice.  Add rice to melted butter and oil.  Let rice soak up butter and oil for approximately 1 minute while adding spices. Stir in spices and add water. Cover and cook on high until water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer for 20 minutes and then turn off burner.  Let sit for an additional 10 minutes with the lid on before serving.