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How to cook long grain white rice
How to cook long grain white rice such as jasmine or basmati. Easily cook light and fluffy rice on the stove top.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice such as Jasmine or Basmati
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt I use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
Instructions
- Using a small (2.5 quart) saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water and 1/2 a teaspoon kosher salt to a boil.
- Meanwhile, add one cup of dry long grain white rice to a mesh strainer. Rinse rice under cool running water until the water runs clear. Allow excess water to drain.
- When water has reached a boil, add the rice, give a quick stir to make sure all rice is submerged, then replace the lid.
- Allow the water to come back to a simmer, then immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting.
- Cook rice on low for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, remove the lid. then place a clean dish towel over the pot and replace the lid over the dishtowel.
- Allow the rice to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then remove the lid and dish towel, fluff with a fork and serve.
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Notes
- For leftover, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.