How to make Perfect "Basmati Rice" .No Soaking, No Oil simple & easy 🍚, by It's worth a tryy on YouTube. 3 min 21 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 21 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure 1 cup of basmati rice into a bowl. Rinse it under cold running water two or three times until the water runs mostly clear.
Drain the rice well in a strainer. There is no need to soak it, so you can cook straight away.
Pour 2 cups of water into a medium pot and add a pinch of salt. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add the drained rice and stir once gently so the grains settle in an even layer.
Let the water come back to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Watch the surface. When small craters appear and most of the water is gone, the rice is nearly done.
Turn the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot with a tight lid and cook for 5 more minutes.
Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the lid on during the final minutes so the steam finishes the grains evenly.
Use a 1 to 2 ratio of rice to water and adjust slightly if your rice still comes out firm.
Do not stir the rice while it simmers or the grains may break and turn sticky.
Questions
Do I really not need to soak basmati rice?
No. Rinsing removes surface starch, and the rice cooks fine straight from the bag. Soaking only shortens the cooking time slightly.
Why is my basmati rice sticking to the pot?
The heat was probably too high or there was too little water left at the end. Lower the heat once it boils and keep the lid on.
Can I add oil or butter?
Yes, a teaspoon of oil or butter keeps the grains separate, but this method works without it.
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