Description
This classic white rice recipe delivers fluffy, perfectly cooked long-grain rice every time. Using simple ingredients like water, salt, and optional butter, the stovetop method ensures tender grains with a delicate texture, making it a versatile side dish for countless meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (long grain)
- 1 â…” cup water or broth
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 Tbsp butter or oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for 1-2 minutes until the water runs clear, removing excess starch for fluffier rice.
- Add to Pot: Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium-sized saucepan. Add the water or broth, salt, and optional butter or oil. Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rapid boil, visibly foaming and bubbling on the surface.
- Cover, Cook, and Rest: Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and allow the rice to simmer gently for 12 minutes without removing the lid. After cooking, remove the pot from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Finally, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Rinsing rice removes extra starch and prevents it from becoming gummy.
- Using broth instead of water adds extra flavor.
- Keep the lid on during cooking and resting to trap steam for tender rice.
- Fluffing rice with a fork helps separate grains without crushing them.
- Adjust water quantity slightly for softer or firmer rice based on preference.