How to Make Basic White Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something satisfying about a perfectly cooked pot of fluffy white rice. Whether you're using it as a side dish, a base for a protein or vegetable stir-fry, or incorporating it into a soup, mastering the art of cooking basic white rice is a skill worth having in your culinary repertoire.

While it may seem simple, cooking rice to perfection can be a bit tricky. Undercook it, and you're left with hard, chewy grains. Overcook it, and you end up with a mushy, unappetizing mess. Bu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups white rice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (Optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups boiling water

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, garlic powder, and salt. Pour in boiling water to cover rice by about 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 110mg