How To Cook Long Grain Rice Properly
In a medium saucepan over medium heat bring water to a boil.
How to cook long grain rice properly. Simmer for 15 20 minutes 6 10 for soaked rice. This will help the grains cook more evenly. Add rice butter and a large pinch of salt.
Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed 40 to 45 minutes. Over high heat combine rice and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 18 minutes.
If the grains are falling apart into mush the rice is overcooked. Long grain rice usually takes about 20 minutes to cook without previous soaking but you can check earlier if you re worried about overcooking. Bring to the boil and give it a good stir.
Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with a fork. Bring pan back to a simmer then lower heat and cook covered 18 minutes or until rice is. If you have time soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water is clear. Cover pan and cook rice over. This basic recipe will make 3 cups of rice cooked perfectly.
Stir once cover and reduce heat to low. Step 1 in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid combine rice 1 cups water and teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover tightly and turn the heat down very low.