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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.
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
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams, 15.58 ounces) basmati rice
- 2 ¼ cups (560 grams, 19.75 ounces) water
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Once cooked, turn off heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff the rice.
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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
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
% 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.