Chelo(Che' Lo) (Rice)

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse rice under cold running water.
2. 2
   Add salt and enough cold water to cover rice by 1-inch and allow to soak for at least 3 to 4 hours.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Add rice to 15 cups boiling water while slowly stirring.
5. 5
   Continue to boil until the rice is tender.
6. 6
   After thoroughly draining in a strainer, rinse with cold water to remove starches.
7. 7
   Drain again.
8. 8
   In a saucepan, combine grease and 1/6 cup water.
9. 9
   Pour 1/4 of this mixture into the bottom of pot and add rice.
10. 10
    Poke a few holes in the rice, pouring the rest of the mixture over the rice and into the holes.
11. 11
    Wrap the lid of the pot with a dish towel and use to cover the rice.
12. 12
    Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes followed by an additional 15 to 20 minutes on low heat.
13. 13
    Serves 8.