A Perfect Non Stick Basmati Rice | How to, by JoveeQ on YouTube. 5 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure 1 cup of basmati rice into a bowl. You do not need to soak it, so go straight to rinsing.
Cover the rice with cold water and swirl it with your fingers. The water will turn cloudy from loose starch.
Drain through a fine sieve and repeat the rinse two or three times until the water runs almost clear.
Tip the drained rice into a pot and add about 1.5 to 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil over high heat with the lid off, then turn the heat down to low.
Cover with a tight lid and cook on low for about 10 minutes. Do not stir while it cooks.
Check a grain by pressing it between your fingers. It should be soft but still hold its shape.
Take the pot off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes so the steam finishes the rice.
Fluff gently with a fork and serve. Avoid stirring hard, which breaks the grains and makes them sticky.
Tips and common mistakes
Rinse until the water is nearly clear, since leftover surface starch is the main cause of sticky rice.
Keep the heat low once the lid goes on, as high heat burns the bottom before the top grains are done.
Use a pot with a tight fitting lid so steam stays in and the rice cooks evenly.
If water remains after 10 minutes, drain it off and return the pot to low heat for a minute.
Questions
Do I need to soak basmati rice before cooking?
No. A good rinse is enough for plain basmati, and skipping the soak keeps the grains firmer and less likely to break.
How much water should I use for 1 cup of rice?
Use about 1.5 to 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rinsed basmati. Older rice may need slightly more.
Why did my rice turn out sticky?
Usually too much water, too much stirring, or not rinsing off the starch. Rinse well, keep the heat low and fluff with a fork instead of stirring.
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