Perfect Basic White Rice

By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on September 13, 2005

Photo by gailanng

• • Prep Time: 0 mins

  • Total Time: 20 mins

  • Servings: 4

About This Recipe

"You do not need to be afraid of cooking rice again! lol Real rice is so much better for you than instant. So here is a basic recipe that will have you cooking rice like a pro!"

Ingredients

• • • 1 cup long grain rice

    • 2 cups water

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • 1 teaspoon butter (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan with a good fitting lid bring water, salt and butter if desired to a boil.

2. Add rice and stir.

3. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. You will know that your temperature is correct if a little steam is visible leaking from the lid. A lot of steam means your heat is too high.

4. Cook for 20 minutes.

5. DO NOT LIFT LID!

6. The steam that is trapped inside the pan is what allows the rice to cook properly.

7. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.

8. Serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (167 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueCalories 168.8 Calories from Fat 265%

Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueTotal Fat 0.3g0%Saturated Fat 0.0g0%Cholesterol 0.0mg0%Sugars 0.0 gSodium 587.2mg24%Total Carbohydrate 36.9g12%Dietary Fiber 0.6g2%Sugars 0.0 g0%Protein 3.3g6%

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