Description
This Foolproof Method for Cooking Rice on the Stovetop ensures perfectly cooked white rice every time with minimal effort. Using just rice and water, this simple technique delivers fluffy, tender grains without any fuss, making it an essential skill for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the white rice and cold water to a pot with a well-fitting lid to ensure even cooking and prevent steam from escaping.
- Bring to Boil: Place the pot on the stovetop over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and keep the lid securely on. Do not remove the lid or peek during this time to retain steam and heat.
- Let Sit: Let the rice cook undisturbed for 10 minutes to absorb all the water and soften perfectly.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the pot from heat, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a tight-fitting lid is crucial to trap steam and ensure the rice cooks evenly.
- Do not lift the lid while the rice is simmering to avoid releasing steam.
- Feel free to scale the ingredients proportionally depending on the number of servings needed.
- If you want softer rice, you can allow it to sit covered off the heat for a few additional minutes.
