How To Make Perfect Rice Without Using a Rice Cooker (It's easy), by ThatDudeCanCook on YouTube. 6 min 53 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 53 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure your rice into a bowl or the pot. Use 1 cup of dry rice for about two servings, or scale up in whole cups.
Rinse the rice in cool water two or three times until the water runs mostly clear. Drain it well.
Add water using the ratio. With a foil seal under the lid, use 1 1/4 cups water per cup of rice. Without foil, use 1 1/3 cups.
Set the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil. Do not stir the rice.
Once it boils, turn the heat to low. Cover the pot tightly. If your lid is loose, press a sheet of tin foil over the pot first, then add the lid.
Cook on low for about 15 minutes. Keep the lid on the whole time so the steam stays inside.
Turn off the heat and let the pot sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. This finishes the rice and firms up the grains.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.
Tips and common mistakes
Too much water is the most common mistake and makes rice mushy, so measure the water carefully.
Do not stir the rice while it cooks, since stirring releases starch and makes it sticky.
If there is still water on top after 15 minutes, put the lid back on and cook on low for a few more minutes.
A heavy pot with a tight lid holds steam better and gives more even results.
Questions
Why does my rice come out sticky or wet?
You likely used too much water or lifted the lid during cooking. Stick to the ratio and keep the pot covered until the resting time is over.
Can I use this method for jasmine or basmati rice?
Yes, the same pot method works for jasmine and other long-grain white rice. Rinse it first and follow the same water ratios.
Do I need the tin foil?
No. The foil only helps if your lid does not seal well. Without it, add a little extra water, about 1 1/3 cups per cup of rice.
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