Perfectly Steamed White Rice

By Tested and Perfected in the Sur La Table Kitchen
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Perfectly Steamed White Rice
Serves
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
 
Procedure
1. Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water until water runs clear. Drain rice of excess water.

2. To a medium saucepan set over high heat, add water, washed rice and salt. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered, until steam holes appear in rice and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes.

3. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered until ready to serve, at least 5 minutes.

4. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
 

Perfectly Steamed White Rice

By Tested and Perfected in the Sur La Table Kitchen
Serves
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
 
Procedure
1. Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cool running water until water runs clear. Drain rice of excess water.

2. To a medium saucepan set over high heat, add water, washed rice and salt. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered, until steam holes appear in rice and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes.

3. Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 15 minutes until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered until ready to serve, at least 5 minutes.

4. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.