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5 from 1 vote

White Rice

White rice is a base to many dishes and in a few simple steps, you can make this perfect rice for your meals!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice in a strainer beneath running water.
    1 cup rice
    a sieve with white rice in it.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    a saucepan with olive oil in it.
  • Add rice and stir to coat it evenly with the oil.
    a saucepan filled with rice and a wooden spoon.
  • Add water and salt. Bring the water to a boil.
    1½ cup water, ¼ tsp salt
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
    a pot with a lid filled with cooking rice.
  • With the lid on, remove from heat and let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy.
    a pot filled with rice and with a fork.

Notes

Use an instant pot or rice cooker for this recipe if you have them available. They make the process easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg