How to Cook Rice

Cooked rice in a black bowl with a wooden spoon.

5 from 5 votes

A simple step by step guide on how to cook rice on the stove top, with tips, tricks, and answers to all of your rice questions.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: General

Servings: cups rice

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Mesh Sieve
Measuring Cups Spoons

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice*
1.5 cups water
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Rinse the rice using a fine wire mesh strainer.
Add the rice, salt, and water to a saucepot.
Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and bring the water up to a full boil.
Once the water reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let the rice continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid or stir as it simmers. Make sure it maintains a gentle simmer the entire time.
After simmering for 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice rest without lifting the lid or stirring, for an additional five minutes.
After letting the rice rest, lift the lid and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

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Notes

*To cook long grain brown rice, increase the water to 2 cups and let the rice simmer for 45 minutes instead of 15. Don't forget to let the rice rest after turning off the heat, just as you do with the white rice.

Nutrition

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