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

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●colander
●saucepan
●pan

📝 Preparation Steps

Rinse your rice in a colander for ⏱️ 30-60 seconds or until the water runs clear then drain well.

Combine - In a medium saucepan, add rice, water, salt and butter (if using) and bring to a boil over medium heat. Do not stir.

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.

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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