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    You are here: Home / How to Cook / How to Cook Perfect Rice

    How to Cook Perfect Rice

    May 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    How to Cook Perfect Rice

    Anjali
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    20 minutes

    Learn how to cook perfect rice easily. It's super simple and you should know it! Looking for the Perfect Rice Recipe which is fluffy and tender without being mushy? Use this recipe to cook the Best Rice without any hassle. Its actually super easy to make and shall get you fluffy, non sticky rice every time.

    Be it for Brown Rice or Short or Medium or Long Grain Rice. Learn how to cook Jasmine Rice, Coconut Rice, Curd Rice & Brown Rice here.

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    perfectly cooked rice
    Jump to:
    • How to Cook Rice on Stove Top
    • The Correct Way to Cook Rice
    • METHOD 1
    • METHOD 2
    • HINT
    • What is the correct Rice to Water Ratio?
    • HOW TO COOK RICE IN AN INSTANT POT
    • HOW TO COOK RICE IN MICROWAVE
    • HOW TO COOK RICE IN NINJA FOODI
    • How to Store Rice
    • Top Tips to Cook Perfect Rice
    • How to Cook Perfect Rice

    Cooking Rice is so easy! Its one of the first things you must know, when in the kitchen.

    Cooking Rice Perfectly needs no special skills. Its super easy to make Rice. (and that too on the stove top)

    How to Cook Rice on Stove Top

    You know, its actually extremely easy to cook rice on the stove top. And not mushy rice. Absolutely fluffy, bright and perfectly cooked Rice on the stove top is easy to make.

    The Correct Way to Cook Rice

    You can trust on this recipe. Its a no fail recipe to make absolutely perfect cooked rice on the stove top. Skip all those gadgets like Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker and make absolutely perfect and fluffy cooked rice on the stove top.

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    cooking rice on stove top

    METHOD 1

    STEP 1: RINSE

    rinsing rice
    rinsing rice
    • First take the measured amount of rice in a fine mesh strainer
    • Wash it under tap water.
    • DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. Washing the rice before cooking washes away excess starch from the rice yielding you perfectly cooked and fluffy rice which is not at all gummy.

    STEP 2: MEASURE AND ADD RICE & WATER

    • Measure the perfect ratio of rice and water. The perfect ratio for rice to water is 1:11/2. i.e for each 1 cup of Rice you need 1 1/2 cups of water.
    • Add this to a dutch pot or saucepan
    • Add a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any neutral tasting oil.
    • Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 10-15 minutes.
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    cooking rice on stove top

    STEP 3: FLUFF THE RICE

    • After 15 min, fluff the rice using a fork and serve hot.
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    rinsing rice

    METHOD 2

    STEP 1: RINSE UNCOOKED RICE

    • Rinse the uncooked rice using a fine mesh strainer and set aside

    STEP 2: COOK THE RICE

    • Add the Rice & Water to the dutch pot or a saucepan
    • Add a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any other Neutral tasting oil
    • Stir to combine. Cover and Cook the Rice over medium high heat for 10-15 min.

    STEP 3: DRAIN THE RICE

    • Drain the rice under cold water
    draining rice
    • Doing this will get rid of the excess starch from the rice making them fluffy
    • Fluff the rice using a fork and serve.
    Cooked rice

    After you've cooked rice you can garnish with some chopped Cilantro and Lime juice to make Cilantro Lime Rice.

    Also sometimes just a dollop of butter is enough to serve cooked rice with any of your favorite Indian Curries or Thai Curries or Sweet and Spicy Asian Recipes.

    HINT

    Rinsing the rice before cooking gets rid of unwanted starch, making them fluffy after being cooked.

    A trick to perfectly cooked rice is to drain it after getting cooked. This will wash off all the extra starch giving you perfectly cooked rice which is fluffy and soft and not at all gummy!

    What is the correct Rice to Water Ratio?

    The Correct ratio of Rice to Water is 1: 1 1.5 i.e for each 1 cup of Uncooked Rice you will need 1 1/2 cups of Water.

    HOW TO COOK RICE IN AN INSTANT POT

    • Rinse Rice using a fine mesh strainer
    • Add it to the Instant Pot along with measured amount of water and a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any Neutral tasting cooking oil.
    • Cover with lid and pressure cook for 5 min.
    • After the cooking is done, allow natural release of pressure for 5 min.
    • Get the rise out and fluff using a fork.
    • Serve immediately.

    HOW TO COOK RICE IN MICROWAVE

    • Rinse the uncooked rice using a fine mesh strainer.
    • Add it to a large cooking bowl along with measured amount of water along with a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any Neutral Tasting Cooking Oil.
    • Cover with lid and microwave on full power for 10 min.
    • Check to see if all the water is soaked. If not microwave for 2-3 more minutes.
    • Drain the rice under cold water.
    • Fluff using a fork and serve.

    HOW TO COOK RICE IN NINJA FOODI

    • Pour Rice and Water into the pot of your Ninja Foodi
    • Add a teaspoon of any neutral tasting cooking oil. Stir to combine
    • Cover with the pressure cooker lid and secure the nozzle to seal position
    • Pressure Cook Rice on High for 3 min
    • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 min (just let it as is, do nothing)
    • Now, turn the Nozzle to Vent Position
    • Fluff using a fork and serve.

    How to Store Rice

    Store leftover cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can store leftover rice in the refrigerator for about a week.

    Reheat in the microwave at full power or in the stove top with 1/2 cup of water and heat until the rice gets cooked.

    Make Shrimp Fried Rice with leftover cooked rice.

    This Fried Rice in the microwave is all the feels I am getting right now.

    Talking about fried rice recipes from leftover rice you will also love this Hibachi Fried Rice & Thai Lemongrass Coconut Fried Rice & Easy Pineapple Fried Rice

    Top Tips to Cook Perfect Rice

    • Use this recipe to cook White Rice and not Brown Rice or Wild Rice
    • Always rinse uncooked Rice using a fine mesh strainer before cooking. This gets rid of excess starch from the rice.
    • The ratio of Rice to Water is 1: 1 1/2 US Cups.
    • Always add a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any Neutral Cooking oil to the rice and water before cooking. Oil doesn't allow Starch to stick to the rice grains keeping them fluffy and not gummy!
    • Drain the rice before serving for perfect fluffy rice.
    • You can make Rice in Ninja Foodie in the Pressure Cooker Mode in just 3 min.

    How to Cook Perfect Rice

    Learn how to cook perfect rice on the stove top. This no fail recipe for perfect fluffy recipe on the stove top will be your best companion.
    3 CUPS
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cooked rice, rice
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    no resting time required 0 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 3 CUPS
    Author Anjali
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rice uncooked
    • 1½ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
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    Instructions

    • Rinse uncooked rice using a fine mesh strainer. Wash it under tap water. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. Washing the rice before cooking washes away excess starch from the rice yielding you perfectly cooked and fluffy rice which is not at all gummy.
    • Measure the perfect ratio of rice to water. The perfect ratio for rice to water is 1:11/2. i.e for each 1 cup of Rice you need 1 1/2 cups of water. Add this to a dutch pot or saucepan. Add a teaspoon of Olive Oil or any neutral tasting oil. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 10-15 minutes.
    • After 15 min, fluff the rice using a fork and serve hot. OR Drain the rice under cold water. Doing this will get rid of the excess starch from the rice making them fluffy. Fluff the rice using a fork and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Nutrition Facts
    How to Cook Perfect Rice
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 237 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 9mg0%
    Potassium 71mg2%
    Carbohydrates 49g16%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    Calcium 21mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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