How to Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice
Cook basmati rice with 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water. Simmer covered for 12 minutes, rest, then fluff.
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- Total: 23 minutes
- Servings: 3 servings
Recipe
How to Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice
Cook basmati rice with 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water. Simmer covered for 12 minutes, rest, then fluff.
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- Prep
- 1 minute
- Cook
- 12 minutes
- Rest
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 23 minutes
- Servings
- 3
Ingredients
For 3 servings
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Tight-fitting lid
- Fork
Instructions
Step 1: Put the rice and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, uncovered.
Step 2: Bring the water to a simmer. The edges should bubble, the middle should ripple, and the surface should foam.
Step 3: Cover with a tight-fitting lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Use low heat if your stove runs strong.
Step 4: Cook for 12 minutes without lifting the lid.
Step 5: Tilt the saucepan and take a quick peek to check that all the water has been absorbed. Be quick, then clamp the lid back on.
Step 6: Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 7: For larger batches, allow slightly more cooking time: about 13 minutes for 2 cups of rice and about 15 minutes for 4 cups. Use a pot.
Notes
For rice bought from sacks at markets, rinse it in a bowl of water, swishing for 10 seconds, and repeat three times. Drain it well in a colander and reduce the cooking water by 2 tablespoons.
For larger batches, use a larger pot rather than a small saucepan. Cooking times may vary with the quantity.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 225 kcal
- Fat
- 1 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 49 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Protein
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 9 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
For fluffy basmati rice, use 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water and cook it using the absorption method. Packet rice does not need rinsing for this method.
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