How to Cook White Rice
If you want to know how to cook white rice perfectly, it's easy: just follow this recipe!
Not wishing to criticize other methods of rice cooking, but I can honestly say that I have yet to find one online that doesn't omit an essential ingredient or step.
*One thing that is not often pointed out is the amount of rinsing required to get rid of the starch. You really have to wash it so thoroughly that the water runs clear, and this can take a good few minutes.
*You should also choose the best rice available, which in my opinion is Basmati, preferably Super Kernel Basmati from the foothills of the Himalayas. Sounds exotic but costs only pennies more.
*Adding butter or margarine will make your rice taste better, and so will some salt.
*Cooking your rice in the microwave is recommended if you don't want to lose any due to it sticking to the saucepan.
*Use less water if your rice is still wet from rinsing.
*Half a pint of rice is about enough to serve two people.
Knowing how to cook white rice is a useful culinary skill, and I hope you receive many compliments and comments about how wonderful your rice tastes!
HOW TO COOK WHITE RICE
Ingredients Per Person
1/4 - 2/3 pint of thoroughly washed rice.
One and a half times that amount of water.
Level teaspoon of salt per half pint of rice.
Teaspoon of butter or margarine.
Method
1. Bring the ingredients to a vigorous boil in a tightly covered pan or microwave dish.
2. Stir the rice well, replace lid and bring back to the boil.
3. Continue boiling for a few seconds then turn the heat right down and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Take the rice off the heat, give it a stir, replace lid and leave it to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
5. Enjoy!
Tips
*Use less water for firmer rice.
*For fluffier rice, leave covered for 20-40 minutes after taking off heat.
*Stirring your rice after cooking is not essential, but it does help dissipate the steam, which prevents further cooking while your rice is resting.
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Mike Pappas ( Living in Sparti Greece)
Mar 1, 2012 @ 6:29 am | delete
- I am 64 years old and just love the rice that sticks too gether, but i cant remember what brand it is !! Please help.
Thanks. Great Lens. With Regards, The Pappas Family.
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SnappySammySmoot
May 13, 2012 @ 3:07 pm | delete
- Does anyone know which brand of rice The Pappas are referring to?
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renstar
Oct 11, 2011 @ 8:10 pm | delete
- Great lens, I will try that method thanks
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katie
Oct 10, 2011 @ 10:02 am | delete
- I've tried to make rice countless times, never comes out great.(edible, sometimes, but not great). Your recipe is simple and my rice was PERFECT!!!!!!!YAY!!!Thank You so much!
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Kim
Sep 10, 2011 @ 4:18 pm | delete
- This honestly worked amazing. Thank you for making this so easy and including everything in a very user friendly format. Super thumbs up!!
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fReEdOmLiFe
Oct 8, 2010 @ 5:33 am | delete
- This is a great lens. Thanks for making it. Very informative. I gave you a thumbs up.
I like your lens.Thanks for the recommendations.
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Dana
Jul 16, 2010 @ 4:15 pm | delete
- Thanks! Info was brief n easy to understand.
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Chef Wolfgang
Jul 11, 2010 @ 8:35 pm | delete
- Here's my addition to your rice receipe. Rinse the rice, then soak the rice overnight and then boil. You will find your rice to be fluffy, soft and sticky. I love it.
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tipsanddeals Apr 25, 2010 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- Basmati rice always turns out great. Good lens.
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LittleBaker
Dec 20, 2009 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- great recipe
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Jimmie
Jan 19, 2009 @ 6:50 am | delete
- I use a rice cooker, and it's perfect every time.
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SnappySammySmoot
Sep 11, 2008 @ 8:28 pm | delete
- Darnell - after bringing to boil you simmer your rice, and all the water will be gone after 15 mins as long as you have a tight seal.
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Darnell
Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- When I am boiling my rice, do I continue boiling until the water has evaporated?
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Silver_Lotus May 21, 2008 @ 9:05 am | delete
- Love the idea of this lens. Have lived in and traveled throughout Asia, the one thing I know for sure about rice is that everyone thinks his/her cooking method is the best! I seem to have the best luck using a rice cooker, probably because I don't have to worry about cooking the rice too long or too short. In the end, as long as the rice tastes good and has the correct texture, nothing else matters...
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Dec 20, 2007 @ 8:28 am | delete
- Great lens, I love rice and you have some great info, thanks! Please visit my lens for some great ebooks!
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Oosquid
Dec 16, 2007 @ 1:25 pm | delete
- Hey! Now I know how to cook rice. Great lens, thanks for making it.
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Karla
Sep 28, 2007 @ 11:59 am | delete
- I consider myself to be a good cook but when it comes to rice I follow directions from the box but it never comes out good. I used cheap rice and with your directions, it came out perfect and delicious! Thank you for the advice! What a life saver!!!
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goodboy
May 31, 2007 @ 5:00 pm | delete
- great rice its really good
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YourSmilingChef
May 12, 2007 @ 7:38 pm | delete
- I will definitely try your method since my rice comes out cooked on either end of the scale... it's always a surprise! Thanks!
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Daniel San
Apr 1, 2007 @ 10:52 pm | delete
- Thanks, I have never made rice that tasted so good. Two thumb's up;)
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