Cooking rice is easy once you get the hang of it! Here’s a simple method for cooking basic white rice:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice (white rice is most common)
- 2 cups of water (for 1 cup of rice)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
- A little butter or oil (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse the Rice (Optional): Rinsing the rice under cold water helps remove excess starch, making the rice less sticky. This step is optional but recommended for fluffier rice.
- Boil the Water: In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. You can add a pinch of salt and a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil for flavor, but this is optional.
- Add the Rice: Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice to the pot.
- Simmer: Stir the rice once, then cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Lower the heat to a simmer and let the rice cook for about 18 minutes without lifting the lid or stirring.
- Rest: After 18 minutes, turn off the heat, but leave the pot covered for another 5-10 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and finish cooking.
- Fluff: Use a fork to gently fluff the rice and separate the grains before serving.
Now your rice is ready to enjoy! You can adjust the water ratio depending on the type of rice (for brown rice, you’ll need more water and a longer cooking time).