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How to Cook Rice

from kristineskitchenblog.com
How to cook rice on the stove. This easy recipe makes perfect soft and fluffy rice. Enjoy it with a stir fry, grilled chicken, baked salmon and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse well under cool running water. Drain and set aside.
  • Pour the water into a medium saucepan or pot. Add the butter or olive oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • As soon as the water starts to boil, stir in the rice.
  • Immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to very low (you want the heat to be as low as it can go). Cook for 15 minutes, without lifting the lid on the pot. The pot should be at a very low simmer while the rice cooks.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and without lifting the lid, let the rice rest for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork, spoon or spatula, and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe works for almost every type of white rice, including long grain white rice, such as basmati or jasmine, medium grain white rice and short grain white rice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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