Perfect Basmati Rice (Pakistani Recipe)
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Perfect Basmati Rice (Pakistani Recipe)
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Perfect basmati rice (Pakistani recipe) teaches how to cook rice using a traditional Pakistani stovetop method, as taught by my grandmother.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (see notes)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, and soak it for 15 minutes.
- Throw the water the rice has been soaking in and put the rice, 3 cups of water, and salt in a cooking pot.
- Cook on high till the rice has absorbed all but about ¼ cup of water.
- Reduce your heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot with foil, sealing tightly around the edges, and cover with the lid. (see notes)
- After 15 minutes turn your stove off, remove the foil carefully as the steam that's released can cause burns, drizzle the cooking oil, and fluff your rice with a fork
Notes
- Olive oil—I like to finish the rice with olive oil to help keep the grains separate. Butter or ghee can also be used, depending on preference.
- —I like to finish the rice with olive oil to help keep the grains separate. Butter or ghee can also be used, depending
- Steaming the rice - This is the most essential step if you want perfect rice. The rice must be steamed on very low heat. If you're cooking on an electric stove or your gas burner seems too high even at its lowest setting, place a flat griddle over your burner and then place the pot on top of this to prevent the rice from getting burnt at the bottom.
- Stovetop vs Instant Pot- While I've provided instructions for an Instant Pot method of cooking Basmati Rice above, it's not recommended OR my favorite. Yes, it does shave off 20 minutes, but the results aren't as good. The reason is that the best pot for cooking rice is wide, shallow, and heavy-bottomed. The Instant Pot is the exact opposite. It's tall, deep, and light at the bottom. This makes the rice clump together, so you don't get that perfect fluffy, long, long-grained texture that Basmati is famous for.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1person
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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