How to: Rice

Now a days is easier to make rice by just pressing a button in a rice cooker. But if you don’t have one try using these charts and tips!

How to make rice on the stove top?
First, rinse the rice. Do not skip this step! It washes away starches that will cause the rice to clump together, so it’s key for cooking soft, fluffy rice. Add the rice to a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl, and rinse until the water in the bowl runs clear.
Rinsed rice in a fine mesh strainer

Then, measure the proper water to rice ratio. Measure 1 1/2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon olive oil for every cup of uncooked rice. (1 cup dry rice yields about 3 cups cooked.) Combine the rice, oil, and water in a medium saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Next, simmer. When the water starts boiling, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Finally, let it steam. Turn off the heat and let the pot stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. That’s it!


Below some directions to cook rice in a rice cooker and different recipes.