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How to Cook White Rice
Follow this simple guide for how to cook white rice with step-by-step instructions of the best rice to water measurement and perfect timing for fluffy rice!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 cup white 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 is clear.
- Pour the rice into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt, then add the water and bring mixture 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 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 covered for 5 minutes in order 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 any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.