Perfect Basmati Rice
48Min
4Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten_free
#rice#basmati#side dish#indian
Equipment
Fine-mesh strainer
Mixing bowl
Heavy-bottomed pot with lid
Stove
Fork
Ingredients
Ingredients
Basmati rice (dry)
300 g
Water (cold)
450 ml
Salt
5 g
Butter (room_temperature)
15 g
Instructions
1
Rinse the rice
Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2 min
Rinsing removes excess starch for fluffy, separate grains
2
Soak the rice
Transfer rinsed rice to a bowl and soak in cold water for 15-30 minutes.
20 mintimer 20 min
Soaking helps grains cook evenly and stay separate
3
Boil water
In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring water to a boil with salt and butter.
5 minHigh heat
4
Add rice and simmer
Drain soaked rice and add to boiling water. Stir once, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
15 minLow heattimer 15 min
Do not stir or lift the lid during cooking
5
Rest the rice
Remove from heat and let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes.
5 mintimer 5 min
Resting allows steam to finish cooking and redistribute moisture
6
Fluff and serve
Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.
1 min
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or steam gently
Store in an airtight container. Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture
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