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How to Cook Basmati Rice
Follow this simple guide for how to cook basmati rice with step-by-step instructions, best rice to water ratio, and perfect timing for fluffy long grain white rice!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Others
Cuisine:
American , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Measure the rice into a cup and level the top.
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Transfer the rice into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt, then add the water and bring to a simmer uncovered, about 5 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir the rice in the pan to evenly distribute it, but don’t over stir.
- Lower the heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 18 minutes without opening the lid. Then turn the heat off.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes, without opening the lid, to absorb all the liquid and steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains, and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store cooked basmati rice in an airtight container and it is good for up to five days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.