18 minutes
A simple and delicious recipe for buttery, fluffy white rice.
Long Grain White Rice
cups
Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
tablespoons
to taste
1. Boil Water and Cook Rice
Begin by bringing a large saucepan of salted water to a vigorous boil. The energetic bubbles on the surface of the water indicate it's ready for the rice. Add 1.5 cups of long-grain white rice to the boiling water. Allow it to cook for 12 to 18 minutes, during which time the rice will absorb the water uniformly and become tender.
2. Drain and Butter the Rice
Once the rice is cooked to your satisfaction, quickly drain it using a strainer to remove the excess water. Immediately return the drained rice to the saucepan. Stir 4 tablespoons of butter, cut into pieces, into the hot rice. The heat from the rice will melt the butter evenly, coating each grain and adding a rich, delicious flavor.
3. Season and Serve
Taste the rice and add salt if necessary. Serve the buttery rice hot as a perfect complement to your meal. Enjoy!
Select long-grain varieties like Basmati or Jasmine for a fluffy and aromatic base.
Rinse rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent gumminess.
Toast rice in butter before cooking to enhance flavor and separate grains.
Follow the package instructions for water ratios, adjusting as needed for specific rice varieties.
Gently separate the cooked rice grains with a fork to maintain fluffiness.
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