Arroz Blanco

Name: Arroz Blanco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup (270 grams) long-grain white rice; 3 tablespoons (24 grams) chopped white onion; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1 1/2 cups hot water; 1 to 2 sprigs fresh parsley or cilantro (optional); 1 serrano pepper (optional); Few drops freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice; Salt, to taste