How to cook Basmati Rice

How to cook Basmati Rice

from recipetineats.com
1 min
1 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice (Note 1)
  • 1 1/2 cups water (just cold tap water)

Directions

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    Place rice and water in a medium size saucepan over medium high heat, no lid.

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    Bring to a simmer - the edges should be bubbling, the middle should be rippling, the surface will be foaming.

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    Place a tight fitting lid on, then turn heat down to medium low (low for strong stoves).

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    Cook for 12 minutes - DO NOT LIFT LID.

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    Tilt saucepan, then take a QUICK peek to ensure all water is absorbed - be super quick, then clamp lid back on.

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    Remove from heat, leave for 5 to 10 minutes with lid on, then fluff with fork and marvel at fluffy rice!

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    Note - Large batches will take slightly longer - about 13 minutes for 2 cups, about 15 minutes for 4 cups (use a pot).