Best 8 Never Fail Perfect Cooked Rice Recipes

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Cooking perfect rice can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. With the right technique, ingredients, and a little bit of practice, you can achieve perfect, fluffy rice every time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make the best rice you've ever tasted.

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PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water or stock
1 1/2 teaspoons butter or oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.

EASY OVEN BROWN RICE



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I am a terrible rice cook, but once I tried this method I can be confident that it will turn out every time!

Provided by mom2threelittleones

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place rice, salt, and butter in a casserole dish that has a cover. Pour boiling water over rice; stir.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven, fluff with fork, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

NO FAIL FOOLPROOF RICE



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You will never have to worry about burning the pot dry again! It works EVERY TIME and you don't have to stand around to watch. Very easy!

Provided by Carola in Perth

Categories     Rice

Time 31m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups rice (I use Basmati)
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine rice and water in a medium to large saucepan with a secure fitting lid (vents closed).
  • Bring to the boil (you will see bubbles forming around the lid - do NOT open the lid) and turn off the heat.
  • Leave to stand for about 20-25 minutes. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT open the lid at any time until after the 25 minutes is up.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

NEVER FAIL PERFECT COOKED RICE



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This is a method that I have used for years and my rice is perfect every time- I will call for Basmati rice (my favorite) in the recipe but any long grain white rice is fine. You can also cook brown rice with this method but it takes a little longer cooking time. I have posted this recipe for 1 person but you may just increase the rice and water for each person. If you use the chicken stock powder don't use a tsp for each person if say you are cooking rice for 6 don't go over 1 tbsp Pre soaking your rice removes some starch and allows it to cook faster. If you wish add some fresh chopped chives

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/3 cup basmati rice
3 cups water (apprx)
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder (optional) or 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Measure your rice into a pot and cover it with water until the water is apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
  • Soak the rice for at least 1 hour.
  • Pour off the water and replace with fresh water,again, the water should be apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
  • Add 1 tsp of stock powder if using.
  • Bring rice to a boil,uncovered, simmer for apprx 7 minutes, keep checking until the kernels are perfect.
  • Drain in a sieve and run hot water through it.
  • Serve now or return to the pot lid on and keep over lowest stove temp until the rest of your dinner is ready.It can sit like this for up to 10 minutes.

PERFECT COOKED RICE



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Provided by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Categories     Rice     Side     Christmas     Low Fat     Lunar New Year     Christmas Eve     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Low Sugar     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 1/2 to 5 cups of rice

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups extra-long-grain rice (rices grown in the southern United States and jasmine rice from Thailand are preferred)
15 ounces cold water

Steps:

  • Place rice in a pot with sufficient water to cover. Wash rice three times in the cold water in the pot by rubbing it between your hands. Drain well after washing. Add 15 ounces water to the rice and allow it to rest for 1 hour before cooking. I prefer that so-called old rice be used - rice that has been lying about in sacks for extended periods, for it will absorb water better and will cook easier. (It is often suggested that a ratio of 2 cups of rice to 2 cups of water be used. This is unsatisfactory because it will be too soft.)
  • Begin cooking the rice, uncovered, over high heat, by bringing the water to a boil. Stir the rice with the wooden spoon or chopsticks and cook about 4 minutes or until the water is absorbed, or evaporates. Even after the water is gone, the rice will continue to be quite hard. Cover the pot and cook over very low heat for about 8 minutes more, stirring the rice from time to time.
  • Turn off the heat and loosen the rice with the wooden spoon or chopsticks. This will help it retain its fluffiness. Cover tightly until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir and loosen the rice once again. Well-cooked rice will have absorbed the water but will not be lumpy, nor will the kernels stick together. They will be firm and separate. The rice may be kept hot in a warm oven for an hour without drying out.

PERFECT COOKED RICE



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I really enjoy this rice. I have always heard to not stir the rice, but this method comes out perfect with the grains of rice separated. Make sure you plan ahead because the rice needs to soak for 1 hour. This is not the recipe to make if you are juggling a few recipes at the same time. This recipe is for people who enjoy cooking -(Mom, don't make this rice) as it requires more attention than most steamed rice recipes. from My Grandmother's Chinese Kitchen: 100 Family Recipes and Life Lessons, by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 1/2-5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups extra- long-grain rice (rices grown in the southern United States and jasmine rice from Thailand are preferred)
15 ounces cold water

Steps:

  • Place rice in a pot with sufficient water to cover. Wash rice in the cold water in the pot by rubbing it between your hands and then drain using a strainer. Add more water to pot and repeat process for a total of 3x. Drain well after washing.
  • Add 15 ounces water to the rice and allow it to rest for 1 hour before cooking.
  • It is best to use that so-called "old rice" - rice that has been lying about in sacks for extended periods, for it will absorb water better and will cook easier. (It is often suggested that a ratio of 2 cups of rice to 2 cups of water be used. This is unsatisfactory because it will be too soft.).
  • Begin cooking the rice, uncovered, over high heat, by bringing the water to a boil. Stir the rice with the wooden spoon or chopsticks and cook about 4 minutes or until the water is absorbed, or evaporates. Even after the water is gone, the rice will continue to be quite hard. Cover the pot and cook over very low heat for about 8 minutes more, stirring the rice from time to time.
  • Turn off the heat and loosen the rice with the wooden spoon or chopsticks. This will help it retain its fluffiness. Cover tightly until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir and loosen the rice once again. Well-cooked rice will have absorbed the water but will not be lumpy, nor will the kernels stick together. They will be firm and separate. The rice may be kept hot in a warm oven for an hour without drying out.
  • Note: The older the rice the higher the yield.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.1, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.9

NEVER FAIL RICE



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This is the easiest way to cook rice in a pot on the stove. This technique was shown to me at a sushi making class.

Provided by christie

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup rice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash rice thoroughly in cold water. This step is very important. It should not have any of the murky water coming out of it once you are done. This is easiest done in a seive.
  • Leave the washed rice in the seive and put in the pot and cover with cold water for at least one hour.
  • Empty pot of water and shake the rice to get rid of any excess water.
  • Put rice and cooking water in a pot. You can either do rice 1:1 water or you can increase the water by 10%.
  • Bring to the boil over a high heat Then turn the heat down to low. *DO NOT OPEN THE LID AT ALL*.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and leave for 5 minutes with the lid on.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 77.4, Fiber 1.4, Protein 6.4

NEVER-FAIL RICE



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My friend Jolene gave me this fool-proof recipe 25 years ago. It works for Basmati, Jasmine, Long Grain, just about any type of Rice I've tried. Just follow the recipe and it works every time. I much prefer the flavor of Basmati.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup basmati rice, white or 1 cup brown basmati rice
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock
3 -5 saffron strands (optional)

Steps:

  • If you're cooking Dessert Rice use Water.
  • If you're cooking Side dish Rice use Chicken Stock.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Add the Rice, when the liquid comes back to a boil reduce the heat to a bare simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 min.
  • For Brown Basmati Rice simmer 40 min.
  • NO PEEKING, YOU'LL SPOIL IT! If you let the heat out it changes the cooking time!
  • After the full 20 minutes remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
  • A bit of Saffron added at this time is a good idea for side dish rice.

Tips:

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This removes the starch from the surface of the rice, which helps to prevent it from becoming sticky.
  • Use the right amount of water. The general rule of thumb is to use 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of rice.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This helps to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice for the recommended amount of time. Do not peek or stir the rice while it is cooking.
  • Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining moisture.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to cook perfect rice every time. Just remember to rinse the rice, use the right amount of water, bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice for the recommended amount of time. Once the rice is cooked, let it stand for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.

With these tips, you'll be able to enjoy delicious, fluffy rice that is perfect for any meal.

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