How to Cook White Rice

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How long to cook rice and how much water for rice is all answered here for perfect white rice!

Prep Time2

Cook Time30

Total Time32

Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rice, side

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

Start by bringing the water to a boil in a saucepan over medium high heat.
1 1/2 Cups Water
Add the butter and salt.
1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Pinch Salt
Pour the rice into the water, stir before you doing anything else and bring back to a boil.
1 Cup White Rice
Add the lid to the pot and turn the heat down to medium low, allowing the rice to cook at a simmer for 18 minutes. Do not uncover.
When you open the lid you should see holes in the rice where steam was escaping.
Remove from the heat, place the lid back on and allow to steam for another 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve!

You can cover and store rice in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.