27 minutes
A basic recipe for fluffy white rice, perfect as a side dish for a variety of meals.
1. Rinse the Rice
Start by rinsing 1½ cups of white rice under cold water. Place the rice in a colander and gently swirl it around in a bowl of water. This helps remove excess starch, leading to fluffier grains once cooked.
2. Combine Ingredients and Cook
Next, combine the rinsed rice, 2 7/8 cups of water, and a pinch of salt in a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid. Set the pot over medium-high heat and wait for it to reach a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with the lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 17 minutes. The key to perfectly cooked rice is maintaining a consistent low temperature, which allows the grains to cook evenly. You'll know it's simmering properly when you see steady, small bubbles forming.
3. Steam the Rice
After 17 minutes, remove the pot from the heat. Keep the lid on and place a clean dish towel over the pot, ensuring the towel doesn’t touch the rice. This step is crucial because the towel will absorb excess moisture, resulting in fluffier rice. Let the rice steam undisturbed for 10 minutes.
4. Fluff and Serve
Finally, uncover the pot and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Enjoy your perfectly cooked white rice!
Rinsing until the water runs clear removes excess starch and prevents gummy results.
Bring water to a boil with the rice, then simmer on the lowest heat setting, covered tightly, for even cooking.
Start with a 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio, adjusting as needed for the rice variety and cooking conditions.
Different varieties like Basmati or Jasmine can offer unique aromas and textures suited to your dish.
Let the rice sit covered off the heat for 10-15 minutes after cooking to finish absorbing moisture evenly.
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