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How to Cook Plain White Rice

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Cook fluffy plain rice on the stovetop with rice, water, and a covered saucepan.

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How to Cook Plain White Rice

Cook fluffy plain rice on the stovetop with rice, water, and a covered saucepan.

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Ingredients

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fork

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Put the rice and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2: Bring the water to a simmer until the entire surface is rippling.

  3. Step 3: Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low so the rice simmers gently, or use low heat if your stove runs strong.

  4. Step 4: Cook for 13 minutes without stirring or removing the lid.

  5. Step 5: The water should be absorbed. Quickly tilt the saucepan and lift the lid to check.

  6. Step 6: Replace the lid, take the saucepan off the stove, and leave the rice to rest for 10 minutes.

  7. Step 7: Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve.

About this recipe

Use this stovetop method to cook plain white rice. Choose long-, medium-, or short-grain rice, Jasmine rice, or basmati.

Keep the lid on while the rice cooks, then let it rest off the heat before fluffing.

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