Article Summary: How To Cook Rice On The Stove

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How to Cook Rice on the Stove What You Need Ingredients 1 cup rice 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter or oil (optional) Equipment Small (2-quart or so) saucepan with a lid Stirring spoon Pre-cooking: It's good practice to rinse your rice in a strainer before cooking. This isn't strictly necessary, but it will rinse off any dusty starch on the surface of the rice along with any leftover chaff or stray particles. (Some rices have more starchy coating than others.) 1. Measure the Rice and Water: For most rice, use a 1:2 ratio of one cup of rice to two cups of water. Measure a half cup of uncooked rice per person and scale this ratio up or down depending on how much you're making. Some rice varieties will need a little less or a little more water as it cooks, so check the package for specific instructions.…show more content…
Boil the Water: Bring the water to boil in a small sauce pan. Rice expands as it cooks, so use a saucepan large enough to accommodate. A 2-quart saucepan for one to two cups of uncooked rice is a good size. 3. Add the Rice: When the water has come to a boil, stir in the rice, salt, and butter (if using), and bring it back to a gentle simmer. 4. Cover and Cook: Cover the pot and turn the heat down to low. Don't take off the lid while the rice is cooking — this lets the steam out and affects the cooking time. Approximate cooking times: • White Rice: 18 to 25 minutes • Brown Rice: 30 to 40

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