This basic stovetop rice recipe consistently delivers a great result.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice
- 1.5 cups of boiling water
- cooking oil
Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Let it dry for about 20min or until dry (toss it around for it to go faster). In a pot, heat up the cooking oil and fry the rice until translucent. Add the boiling water and stir. Cover the pot and set the heat down to medium-low, let it cook for 12min. Once cooked, let the rice rest with the lid on for a few minutes before serving.
Variation with Brown Rice
The rice pilaf recipe is exactly the same as for white rice except that the brown rice needs more water and a longer cooking time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 1/2 cups of boiling water
- cooking oil
Method:
Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Let it dry for 20min or until dry (toss it around for it to go faster). In a pot, heat up the cooking oil and fry the rice until translucent. Add the boiling water cup by cup stirring until all the rice is covered.. Cover the pot and set the heat down to medium-low, let it cook for 45 to 50 min. Once cooked, let the rice rest with the lid on for a few minutes before serving.
