How To Cook White Basmati Rice

Name: How To Cook White Basmati Rice
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 15 g butter; 360 g basmati rice; 530 ml water; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 ml white wine vinegar

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Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
356 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
International

How To Cook White Basmati Rice

Justin Peters

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Follow these simple steps with measurements for make delicious fluffy rice every time.

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Ingredients

Servings

15 g butter 1 tablespoon
360 g basmati rice 2 cups
530 ml water 2¼ cups, freshly boiled, or hot stock
1 teaspoon salt
5 ml white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon (optional)*

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Instructions

Rinse 360 g basmati rice well and drain. In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, melt 15 g butter and add the rice.
Add 530 ml water or stock, 5 ml white wine vinegar (if using) and 1 teaspoon salt and stir.
Cover with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 10 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender.
Remove from heat and keeping the lid on, leave to stand for a further 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

In a large bowl, rinse the rice swirling it around with your hand then drain. Repeat till the water is no longer cloudy (three times is normally sufficient).
Use a saucepan with a lid which fits properly so you lose don't too much steam.
Add a splash of white wine vinegar to the boiling water before giving it a quick stir. The vinegar seasons and cuts the starchiness of the rice.
Allow the rice to rest with the lid on for 10 minutes as this continues the cooking process by steaming.
Store in a closed container in the fridge for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the add a little water and reheat in a microwave or cover and heat on the stovetop.
For fragrant rice, add any of these to the rice as it cooks:
A couple of whole Kaffir lime leaves
One dried lime (available in Middle Eastern stores)
2-3 cloves
2-3 crushed green cardamoms
cook in broth

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 617mg (26%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	356kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	72g	24%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	617mg	26%
Potassium	105mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	94IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.01mg	0%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%