Easy No Fail Perfect Fluffy Basmati Texmati Rice
Master the art of cooking flawless rice with this Easy No Fail Perfect Fluffy Basmati Texmati Rice recipe—a foolproof method that guarantees light, fluffy grains every time! This quick and simple recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect side dish for curries, stir-fries, or grilled meats. The key to its perfection lies in rinsing the rice to remove excess starch, gently simmering it with the right water-to-rice ratio, and letting it rest for an ultra-soft, non-sticky texture. Add a touch of butter or oil for enhanced flavor, and you’ll have restaurant-quality basmati or Texmati rice ready to impress. Ideal for busy weeknight dinners or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is your ultimate guide to consistently perfect rice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati or Texmati rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Butter or oil (optional)
Instructions
Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water for about 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Add butter or oil, if desired, for added flavor.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil, stir the rice gently to prevent sticking.
Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover the pan with the lid. Allow the rice to simmer for 12 minutes without lifting the lid.
After 12 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This resting period allows the rice to finish absorbing any remaining moisture and results in a fluffy texture.
Finally, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
