Perfect Long Grain White Rice

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:19min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories246.9 kcal (12%)

Total Fat2.9 g (4%)

Carbs49.3 g (19%)

Sugars0.1 g (0%)

Protein4.4 g (9%)

Sodium778.6 mg (39%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

1 cuplong grain white rice

1 ⅚ cupswater

1 teaspoonsalt

2 teaspoonsbutter

or olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

To a saucepan with a good fitting lid add butter/oil and rice. Coat the rice well in the butter or oil and fry it until it turns brighter white and starts to brown.

Step 2

Add water and salt. Stir. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir one last time.

Step 3

Cover and reduce heat to 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.

Step 4

Cook for 16 minutes. DO NOT LIFT LID! The steam that is trapped inside the pan is what allows the rice to cook properly.

Step 5

After 16 minutes, turn off burner and let sit for 3 minutes with lid still on.

Step 6

After 3 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Put lid back on but leave the lid open about two inches until ready to serve.