How To Cook Rice

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Making rice isn't as challenging as you think. Follow this simple recipe, and you’ll be rewarded with success every time.

by Taylor Ann Spencer·published 2018-04-30

Asian CuisineBurmese CuisineSouth Asian CuisineRiceSide DishWeeknight Meals

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

176 kcal

Ingredients (3)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Place rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Holding sieve in the sink, run cold tap water over rice, gently stirring with a clean hand until water runs mostly clear. Turn off water and gently shake sieve to discard as much remaining water as possible. Set rice in sieve aside.
02In a medium pot over high heat, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add salt, then pour rice into pot. Using a flexible rubber spatula, encourage all grains into pot.
03Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
04Remove pot from heat, remove lid, and cover pot with paper towel. Replace lid over paper towel and let steam 10 minutes.
05Fluff with a fork and serve.

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