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

There's nothing quite like a perfect pot of white rice. Whether you're serving it alongside a savory curry, using it as a base for stir-fry, or enjoying it plain with a pat of butter, white rice is a versatile and delicious staple that can be found in cuisines all over the world. But achieving that perfect, fluffy texture can be a challenge for many home cooks. Too often, the end result is either mushy, undercooked, or just plain unappealing.

But fear not, because we're here to help you ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 55mg