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Cooked stove top rice, light and fluffy
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Simple Stovetop Rice

Don't have a rice cooker? No problem. You don't need one! This method gives you perfect rice every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: long grain rice, rice
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 259kcal

Equipment

  • 1 stainless steel pot with lid medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Long grain rice
  • 1 ¾ cups Water
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a strainer.
  • Place in a medium stainless steel pot.
  • Add water, salt and butter.
    All ingredients for long grain rice in heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
    Stove top rice coming to a boil.
  • Boil for about two minutes, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and let cook for 30 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • When water is completely absorbed the rice is cooked.
  • Remove from heat and let stand until ready to serve.

Notes

Cook rice with a 1.75 water : 1 rice ratio. This recipe is easily multiplied to make for a larger crowd. Adjust salt to taste. Be sure to adjust saucepan size for larger quantities.
Variations: Add chicken bouillon, parsley or other seasonings for added colour and flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg