Soak the rice in hot water for 20 minutes.

Rinse the rice.

Blend the garlic and onion with 1 cup of water.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

Heat a saucepan with the oil and butter. Add the rice and toast it, stirring, until it starts to make popping sounds (about 8-10 minutes; the rice will dry out and make louder popping noises).

Add the blended garlic and onion mixture, then season with salt and chicken bouillon.

Add the 2 cups of boiling water.

When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Check after 10 minutes and stir the rice.

Turn off the heat after another 10 minutes; there should be no water left boiling.

Serve.