How To Cook Basmati Rice On The Stovetop

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Additional Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    32 mins

  • Servings

    4 serves (makes about 4 cups, 720 grams, 25.39 ounces of cooked rice)

  • Calories

    146 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Cook Basmati Rice On The Stovetop

Easy to make basmati rice on the stovetop. Ready in about 30 minutes, this basmati rice recipe makes fluffy basmati rice.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams, 15.58 ounces) basmati rice
  • 2 ¼ cups (560 grams, 19.75 ounces) water
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice in room temperature water until the water runs clear. (see note 1). Completely drain off all water and place in a medium sized saucepan.
  2. Place water in saucepan. Make sure the rice sits flat along the bottom. Place saucepan over medium to high heat and bring to boil. Once at a boil, stir the rice, and reduce heat to bring it to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, turn off heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff the rice.

Notes

  • Place the rice in a strainer and run the rice under cold or room temperature water. It could take about 3 to 4 rinses before the water runs clear.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 180grams (6.35 ounces) Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves (makes about 4 cups, 720 grams, 25.39 ounces of cooked rice)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 180grams (6.35 ounces)
Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%

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

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