How To Cook the best Basmati Rice every time on the stove
Rice is comfort food and there are a variety of ways to make the perfect batch of basmati rice. Cooking basic rice on the stovetop is the most simple method. You’ll be able to make delicious rice anywhere, at any time, without any special equipment once you learn the basics of it. We’ll show you how to perfect the process and fine-tune it to make each batch exactly how you want it.
Rice To Water Ratio for Basmati Rice…
The most common mistake that results in gluey rice is using the incorrect rice to water ratio. The correct rice to water ratio for most basmati rice is 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water.
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to cook basmati rice so it is so fluffy and light…
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Some people skip the rinse altogether, but washing dry rice removes the extra starch on the surface of the grains, resulting in a sticky, clumpy, or soggy batch. Add the rice to a bowl and fill it with cold water.
Fill a bowl halfway with cold water and add the rice. Gently swirl your fingertips around the rice. You’ll find that the water begins to cloud. Remove all of the starchy water.
Depending on the type of rice and what you’ll be using it for, you’ll need to repeat the rinsing of rice two to five times before the water is almost clear. Make sure to drain all water and the rice is now ready to be cooked. - Combine rice and water in a pan
2 cup rice and 3 cups water for most long-grain and medium-grain rice.
- Bring to boil on medium-high heat without the lid, and then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Bring the water and rice to boil on medium-high heat without the lid. When the entire surface of the water starts to boil, bubbly and foamy, stir it with a spatula or wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot for any sticky grains. Cover it with a lid and turn the heat to low. Make sure to put on a timer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from stove and let it rest for 10 minutes
When the 15-minute timer is passed, turn off the heat and remove it from the stove, and let the rice rest for around 10 to 15 minutes before serving. When the rice rests, covered, its starch cools down, helping the grains to firm up (If you mix the rice without resting they’ll break up and become mushy)
- Fluff the rice and serve
You can use a wooden spoon or flexible rubber spatula to fluff the still-hot rice, gently stirring it to create some volume in the pot without squishing the rice. This is also the time to season with a pinch of salt if necessary. The rice is done; simply cover it until you’re ready to eat.
How long does it take to make basmati rice
How to Cook Perfect White Basmati Rice On the Stove
Ingredients
- 2 cup basmati rice
- 3 cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the rice to a bowl and fill with cold water. Using your fingertips, swirl the grains. Remove any starchy water with a strainer and repeat until the water is almost clear.
- Combine rice and water in a pot: 1 cup rice and 1 1/2 cup water for most long-grain and medium-grain rice. The rice and water should only come halfway up the sides of your pot; as it cooks, the mixture will double in volume.
- Bring the water and rice to boil on medium-high heat without the lid. When the entire surface of the water starts to boil, bubbly and foamy, stir it with a spatula or wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot for any grains. Cover it with a lid and turn the heat to low. Make sure to put a timer and cook for 15 minutes.
- When the 15-minute timer is passed, turn off heat and remove it from the stove, and let rice rest for around 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Fluff the rice and serve.
