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How To Cook White Basmati Rice
Follow these simple steps with measurements for make delicious fluffy rice every time.
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 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)*
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.