White Rice Recipe
White rice is a widely consumed dish that can be paired with almost anything and everything. As simple as it may seem to make, it does require good technique and perhaps a little bit of math. Here are 2 methods that will help you achieve perfect white rice every time!
Ingredients
1st Method
- 1 cup raw long grain rice
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
2nd Method
- 1 cup raw long grain rice
- 4 cups water
- salt to taste
- olive oil optional
Instructions
1st Method
- Rinse your rice 4-5 times until the water is clear, strain the rice to get rid of the excess water. This step is very important.
- Toss in the washed rice into a pot, add the 2 cups of rice, sprinkle in some salt and let it come to a boil on high heat for the first 15 mins.
- Open up the pot slightly, and keep cooking on low heat for another 15 mins till all the liquid is absorbed.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice and check to be sure it is your desired texture. If it is still not soft enough to your liking, cover the pot and let it keep steaming on low heat.
- Serve with your desired sauce, stew or side dish.
2nd Method
- Rinse the rice once with some cold water, strain the rice to get rid of the water.
- In a pot, toss in the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Season with salt generously and let it come to a boil on high heat, cook for 25 mins.
- Use a fork to scoop out some grains of the rice to test for texture. If not soft enough, let it keep boiling for another 3-5 mins.
- Use a strainer to strain the rice of its liquid. Toss in the strained rice back into the pot and let it steam on low heat for 2 mins.
- Serve with your favourite sauce, stew or side dish.