How to Cook White Rice

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A wooden spoon stirs cooked white rice in a pot.

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Knowing How to Cook White Rice so it comes out perfectly tender and fluffy couldn't be easier! The process depends on two simple things—understanding the right ratio of water to rice and rinsing the rice before cooking.

Prep Time2

Cook Time23

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

1 cup white rice long grain
1 ⅔ cup water or broth
½ tsp. salt to taste
1 Tbsp. butter or oil, optional

Instructions

Rinse Rice: Add the rice to a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for 1-2 minutes, or until it runs clear.
1 cup white rice
Add to Pot: Add all ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan or pot over high heat. Bring everything to a rapid boil- you want to see it foaming on the top and actively bubbling.
1 ⅔ cup water, ½ tsp. salt, 1 Tbsp. butter
Cover, Cook, and Rest: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes before taking off the lid. Fluff the rice using a fork and serve!

Notes

*A serving size equals ½ cup cooked rice. (1 cup uncooked rice will yield ~3 cups cooked.)

Meal Prep and Storage

How to store: White rice that has been cooked will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.

How to freeze: You can freeze leftover rice in a freezer-safe bag or storage container for up to 4 to 6 months. For ease of use, place individual servings in bags before freezing.

How to reheat: The best way to warm up leftover rice is the microwave. Be sure to add a few tablespoons of water to help rehydrate it. Warm it 30 seconds at a time, stirring between, until soft and heated through.

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