How to Cook Rice
A comprehensive guide for how to cook white rice on the stovetop. This recipe includes the important step of toasting the rice first.
Servings 4
Calories 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup rice
- 1 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add the oil to a non-stick pot and heat over medium heat.
- Add the rice and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring often, to toast the rice a bit.
- Pour in the water and stir.
- Bring the rice to a gentle boil.
- Turn the heat to low and cover the pot. You want the rice to gently simmer. Low heat on a gas stove is plenty for simmering. If cooking on an electric stovetop, you may need to set the burner to medium-low heat.
- Cook the rice, with the lid on, for 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.
- Stir the rice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg