BASMATI RICE - How to make Perfect BASMATI RICE Instructions, by Foods101withDeronda on YouTube. 3 min 18 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 18 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Rinse the rice in a bowl of fresh water twice, then drain it well. This removes surface starch so the grains stay separate.
Add 1 1/2 cups water to a 4-quart saucepan and set it over high heat. Add the rinsed rice and the optional 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Bring the water to a vigorous boil. Stir the rice once, then cover the pan with a tight fitting lid.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Keep the lid on the whole time.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit covered for another 5 to 10 minutes. This finishes the grains gently.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve. Do not stir it with a spoon, which can mash the grains.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a 1 to 1 1/2 rice to water ratio, so 1 cup rice needs 1 1/2 cups water.
Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks, or the steam escapes and the rice dries out.
If you use an electric rice cooker, cook 1 cup rinsed rice with 1 1/2 cups water for about 30 minutes.
Questions
Do I need to soak basmati rice before cooking?
No. Rinsing it twice in fresh water is enough for this method. Soaking is optional and not needed here.
Why is my basmati rice sticky?
You likely used too much water or stirred it while cooking. Rinse the rice well, keep the lid on and fluff with a fork at the end.
Can I add salt?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt is optional. Add it to the water at the start, or leave it out for a sodium free dish.
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