Many tasty meals feature cooked rice.
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After making a delicious stir-fry or gumbo, complement your culinary masterpiece with perfectly prepared white rice. Cooking rice is easy if you follow a few precise steps. If you add too much water, the rice may be mushy and sticky. Without enough water, the rice may end up undercooked and hard. By following a few simple directions, you can create fluffy rice in a matter of minutes.
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Step 1
Pour the desired amount of rice and water into a heavy saucepan. Use 1 3/4 cups of water for every cup of rice.
Step 2
Add butter and salt to taste. For each cup of rice, 1/4 tsp. of salt works well. Stir the rice mixture gently with a wooden spoon.
Step 3
Turn the heating element to high and bring the water and rice mixture to a boil.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer the rice for 15 to 18 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 5
Take the pot off of the heat and allow the rice to rest for five minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Items you will need
- Heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid
- Butter and salt to taste (optional)
- Wooden spoon
- Fork
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Tips
- Don't lift the lid during the cooking process, which will allow steam to escape.
- Add a bit more water if you prefer stickier rice, and a bit less for firmer rice.
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