No Fail Foolproof Rice
Achieve perfectly fluffy and flavorful rice every time with this No Fail Foolproof Rice recipe! Designed for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this simple method requires just a few pantry staples—long-grain white rice, water, and a pinch of salt—with the option to enhance the flavor using butter or oil. Key steps like rinsing the rice and letting it steam after cooking ensure light, separate grains that never clump together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a go-to for creating the ideal side dish or the foundation for hearty stir-fries, curries, or rice bowls. Say goodbye to mushy or undercooked rice and elevate your mealtime confidence with this foolproof technique!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (long-grain, basmati, or jasmine)
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon butter or oil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. If using butter or oil, add it at this stage for added flavor.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered. Keep your eye on it to ensure it doesn't boil over.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking to avoid releasing steam.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the saucepan covered for an additional 5 minutes. This resting time allows the rice to finish steaming and ensures even cooking.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Serve immediately as a side dish or use as a base for your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 74 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.
