White Rice Recipe

Here’s how to make plain rice in the simplest way, and once you get the hang of all the steps (rinsing, simmering, fluffing and resting) you can make infinite, delicious variations by adapting one or more of these steps.

How to Cook Perfect Rice on the Stove

A foolproof recipe for cooking white rice.

Prep: 3min

Total: 28min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 193.91 kcal, Carbohydrate 36.98 g, Protein 3.33 g, Fat 3.15 g, Saturated Fat 1.88 g, Cholesterol 7.53 mg, Sodium 324.24 mg, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 0.06 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil (optional)
• 1 cup long grain white rice

Instruction:

1. Bring the water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt and butter and allow the butter to melt.
2. When the water has returned to a boil, stir in the rice. Let the water return to a light simmer. Stir again, cover the pot and turn the heat down to low. Keep the rice simmering slightly, and keep the pot covered (you may have to peek after a few minutes to make sure the heat is at the correct temperature, but then let it cook, covered). Start checking to see if the rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed at about 17 minutes. It may take up to 25, especially if you are making a larger quantity of rice.
3. When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for another couple of minutes to finish absorbing any liquid. Take off the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for another 2 minutes or so, so that some of the excess moisture in the rice dries off.

How to Cook White Rice

A simple, step-by-step tutorial (plus video!) on how to cook perfect white rice every time, plus some delicious ideas for how to use it.

Total: 20min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 quarter-cup serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 84.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, servingSize 1 quarter-cup serving, unSaturated Fat 0.09 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white rice ((such as basmati or jasmine))
• 2 cups water

Instruction:

1. Add rice and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer and cover. Ensure it’s simmering and not boiling or the rice can cook too quickly.
2. Simmer until water is completely absorbed and rice is tender – about 15-25 minutes (will depend on size and freshness of rice). Drain off any excess water if there is any (there shouldn’t be).
3. I like to turn off the heat, remove the lid, fluff with a fork, put the lid back on, and let rest for 10 minutes so the moisture redistributes to prevent mushy rice. This rice is delicious in things like stir fries, sushi, with stews, and more!
4. Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 5-6 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little oil or water until warm.

How to cook rice – perfectly and easily

Recipe video above. Use this recipe for short, medium and long grain white rice. See separate recipes for: jasmine, basmati and brown rice.Stovetop is the most versatile method and yields the best result for perfect, evenly cooked fluffy rice. This is my default, favourite method. The oven is the next best (min 2 cups rice recommended) – handy for big batch, hands off cooking, but it takes the longest. The microwave method is extremely handy to know because it’s hands off AND fast, and it’s the method I use when I’m pressed for time – or on hectic shoot days!

Prep: 1min

Total: 14min

Yield: 3

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white rice (- short, medium or long grain, uncooked (Note 1))
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups white rice (- short, medium or long grain (Note 1, 2))
• 3 cups boiling water ((Note 3))
• 1 cup white rice (- short, medium or long grain (Note 1))
• 2 cups boiling water ((Note 3))

Instruction:

1. This recipe is for the following white rice types: long grain, medium grain, short grain (excluding sushi rice). See separate recipes for: basmati, jasmin and brown rice.
2. Remove lid, fluff with rice paddle or fork, and serve!
3. Remove lid, fluff with rice paddle or fork, and serve! (Makes 6 cups)
4. Remove lid, fluff with rice paddle or fork, and serve!

How To Cook Perfect Rice Every Time

FAQ

What can I add to white rice for flavor?

1. Alternative Cooking Liquid. For an effortless yet dramatic difference, infuse your rice with flavored cooking water or use more aromatic liquid like broth or juice. …
2. Cheese. …
3. Vegetables. …
4. Avocado. …
5. Herbs and Seasonings. …
6. Nopalitos or Cactus Pads.

What can I do with plain white rice?

1. How to Enliven Steamed Rice.
2. Korean Rice Bowls with Kimchi and Cucumber.
3. Saffron Rice and Bean Salad.
4. Southwestern Egg Rice Bake.
5. Creamy Wild Rice Soup.
6. Cool Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Chicken.
7. Sesame Salmon and Crunchy Veggie Rice Bowls.
8. New Mexican Rice Salad.

What is the ratio of white rice to water?

What is a good seasoning to add to rice?

• Rice, like jasmine, basmati, white or brown rice.
• Herbs, such as dill, parsley, oregano or cilantro.
• Garlic, minced.
• Onion, diced.
• Spices, like cumin, curry powder, paprika or red pepper flakes.
• Olive oil.
• Chicken or vegetable broth.

Why do you put vinegar in white rice?