Description
🍚 Master the art of cooking perfect, fluffy rice every time with simple techniques that bring out its best texture and flavor! 🍽️
🔥 Say goodbye to mushy or undercooked rice and enjoy a foolproof method that works for any variety—delicious, effortless, and satisfying! 😋
Ingredients
White rice
Water
Salt
Oil or butter (optional)
Broth (optional, instead of water)
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. If desired, soak the rice in water for 30 minutes for more even cooking.
3. Use the appropriate rice-to-water ratio: 1:1.5 for most white rice, 1:2 for brown rice, and 1:1.25 for aromatic rice like jasmine or basmati.
4. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the water to a boil.
5. Add the rinsed rice, salt, and optional oil or butter for extra flavor.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer.
7. Cook white rice for 15-18 minutes and brown rice for 45 minutes without stirring.
8. Remove the pot from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes to finish steaming.
9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
10. Let the rice cool slightly before storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
Notes
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve fluffy texture.
Use the correct water-to-rice ratio based on the type of rice to prevent mushiness or dryness.
Let the rice sit covered off the heat for a few minutes after cooking to allow even absorption and better texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global