On the stovetop, one can create delightfully fluffy white rice. Rice grains are kept distinct by first sautéing the rice. It is crucial to keep the pot covered the entire cooking period to capture the steam required to cook the rice properly. The rice can finish cooking in the remaining steam for the final five minutes of cooking without the bottom burning.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Additional Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 30 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- If you wish to double this, use just 3 3/4 cups water.
- For a more flavorful side dish, I use broth or stock instead of water and any herbs or seasonings that complement the entrée.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 186 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 297 mg |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Foolproof if you follow the directions exactly.
Love it
Easy and yummy
Followed the instructions verbatim. Quick, simple, delicious rice!
Absolutely delicious! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
WOW! Where has this recipe been all my life? It is just delicious! I made it exactly as is. This will be my new go-to rice recipe for sure. Thanks so much for sharing!
amazing
Finally, a recipe that makes plain white rice like I wanted- no clumping! I have tried a few “foolproof” methods and always had clumpy, stuck together rice. I did add 1/4 cup more chicken broth. Thanks for the recipe.
Loved this simple recipe! The rice came out fluffy and perfectly cooked. This will be my go-to recipe for white rice. Thanks for sharing!