How to cook basmati rice

Name: How to cook basmati rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1.33 cups water (cold)

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Difficulty

Easy 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-4+

195 g	basmati rice
315 ml	water (cold)

Metric

Imperial

Utensils

fine sieve
cast iron pot (with lid)
cooking spoon

Nutrition per serving

Cal
182

Protein
7 g

Fat
1 g

Carb
37 g

Step 1/3
- 195 g basmati rice
- fine sieve
Add rice to a fine sieve and rinse with cold water, swirling your hand through the rice until the water runs clear. Let drain thoroughly.
Step 2/3
- 315 ml water (cold)
- cast iron pot (with lid)
Transfer rice and cold water to a pot and let soak for approx. 30 min., if desired. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and turn heat to low. Let simmer undisturbed for approx. 15 min.
Step 3/3
- cooking spoon
Turn off heat and let rice rest for approx. 10 – 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!