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How To Cook Basmati Rice on the Stove

Cooking Basmati rice on the stove has never been easier if you follow my few simple tips. As a bonus, I'll also show you how to cook rice properly to remove as much arsenic as possible.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 c white Basmati rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 cup of Basmati white rice to a medium pot. Don't rinse it. Add 4 cups of water.
  2. Bring rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir it around to make sure individual grains don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Remove Basmati rice from the heat, put it into a metal strainer, and rinse with clean water.
  4. Wash the cooking pot.
  5. Add rice back to the pot along with 1 ¼ c water, salt, and avocado oil. Cover rice with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside. Don't lift the lid for 10 minutes.
  7. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

Notes

  • Oil. I love adding avocado oil to rice to give it more flavor. If you're not vegan, you can omit the oil and just add butter at the end. You can also add olive oil.
  • Storage. Store the cooked Basmati rice for about 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Make sure to put it in a covered container otherwise the upper layer of rice will become tough and chewy.
  • Reheating. Reheat rice in a microwave or in a pot with a splash of water or vegetable broth.
  • Freezing. You can also cook a big batch of Basmati rice and freeze it in portions. That way it can last for about 1 month.
  • Defrosting. You can thaw Basmati rice in the refrigerator overnight or place it in a small pot with a little bit of water or broth. Simmer until the rice is heated through and the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.