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How to cook rice on the stove

Tired of sticky rice or rice stuck on your pot? Here’s a foolproof way to make the perfect fluffy basmati rice on the stovetop.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1¾ cup water
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or neutral oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add in your rice and cold water. Use your hands and gently rub the rice between them to clean them. Drain and repeat the process until the water isn’t cloudy anymore.
  2. Thoroughly drain the rice using a fine-mesh strainer before adding the rice to a pot with the butter/oil, salt, and water.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil on high heat then lower the heat, cover it with your lid, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. It’s done when all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. If not, add a splash of water and simmer a few more minutes until the rice is tender. Do not lift your lid before this, try to only check on your rice once as opening the lid lets all the steam escape.
  4. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5-7 minutes before fluffing it with a fork or spatula and serve.

Notes

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup of cooked rice
  • Yields: 3 cups
  • Substitutes:
  • Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Nutritional facts:
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
  • Use any long-grain white rice
  • You can use neutral oil instead of butter, or skip completely

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 58IU (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 58IU 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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