How to Cook Rice on the Stove

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Total Time

20 mins

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

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Ingredients

3 cups rice

1 cup long grain white rice, (we used Jasmine rice)
2 cups water, preferably filtered
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp unsalted butter, optional, or added to taste

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Step 1

Rinse your rice if desired and drain well. In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup rice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp butter (if using) to the pan.

Step 2

Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 18 minutes. You should hear faint simmer and hissing sounds while it's cooking.

Step 4

After 18 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes with the lid on then fluff with a fork and serve hot.

Chef’s notes

I like to open the lid and check the rice after 18 minutes. If there is a little excess liquid, the rice should re-absorb it as it rests. If it seems too dry, add a drizzle of boiling hot water and stir in a pat of butter then cover and let it rest for perfectly moist rice.

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