Perfect white rice

3
Points®
Total Time
43 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making perfectly fluffy white rice is easier than you think. And you don’t need a rice cooker… just your favorite saucepan.

Ingredients

Water

2 cup(s)

Table salt

¼ tsp, or to taste

Uncooked white rice

1 cup(s), long-grain

Instructions

  1. Bring water and salt to boil in small saucepan. Add rice and stir to separate grains. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 18 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until ready to serve. Fluff with fork just before serving.
  2. Serving size: 1/2 cup

Notes

Cooked rice isn’t just good as a side; you can add it to soups, stews, salads, grain bowls, and braises, or use it as a base for a quick fried rice dish.