Picture by Werner Van Peppen

1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil

2 rashers bacon, chopped

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced

¼ tsp ground cumin

Pinch of salt

200g/7oz basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly

Preparation:

Heat the oil in a pan with a lid, then throw in the bacon and fry for a minute. Add the onions and garlic and fry for another minute, then add the cumin and salt. Fold in the rice, add 500ml/18fl oz boiling water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.