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How to Cook Basmati Rice
It's easy to learn How to Cook Basmati Rice perfectly every time. All you need to know is the right cooking method, combined with the best ratio of water to rice. A few easy steps, like rinsing the rice before cooking, ensures the ideal texture: a combination of fluffy grains and a chewy bite.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 ⅔ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil, optional
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Add the rice to a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water for 1-2 minutes, or until it runs clear.
- Add to Pot: Add all ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan or pot over high heat. Bring everything to a rapid boil- you want to see it foaming on the top and actively bubbling.
- Cover, Cook, and Rest: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes before taking off the lid. Fluff the rice using a fork and serve!
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Notes
- ½
- Serving: A serving size equals ½ cup cooked rice. (1 cup uncooked rice will yield ~3 cups cooked.)
- Rinse: Run the uncooked rice under water before cooking.
- Storage: Cooked basmati rice will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze rice in a freezer-safe bag or storage container for up to 4-6 months. Portioning out individual servings ahead of time will help with thawing and single-serving use.
- Reheating: Leftover rice is best reheated in the microwave, with a few tablespoons of water sprinkled throughout to help rehydrate it. Warm it 30 seconds at a time, stirring between, until soft and heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.