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How to Cook Rice
Learn how to cook rice perfectly every time. This is our go-to method to make fluffy white rice and it's so easy. To cook rice on the stove, all you need is a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. When planning your servings, keep in mind that 1 cup of uncooked rice makes 3 cups of cooked rice.
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 2 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●colander
- ●saucepan
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Rinse your rice in a colander for ⏱️ 30-60 seconds or until the water runs clear then drain well.
2
Combine - In a medium saucepan, add rice, water, salt and butter (if using) and bring to a boil over medium heat. Do not stir.
3
Simmer - Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for ⏱️ 18 minutes. You should hear faint simmering and hissing sounds while it's cooking. Don't open the lid.
4
Rest - Remove the pan from the heat* and let it rest covered for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
237 kcal
fat Content
2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.1 g
sodium Content
397 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
4 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.7 g
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