Perfect Basmati Rice

Once you have master the absorbtion method of cooking basmati rice you will have perfectly cooked rice time after time.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 10

standing time 3

Total Time 17

Servings – 3

Calories 304kcal

Place 1 cup/ 250g rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
Place in a pan and add 2 cups/ 500ml water. Bring to the boil and add ¼ teaspoon salt, stir well.
Cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat under the pan to as low as possible.
Cook for 10 minutes by which time the water will have been absorbed. Allow to stand for another 2–3 minutes. Do not be tempted to lift the lid during this time.
After standing remove the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

Cook's Tips

Do not remove the lid while the rice stands. The steam in the pan will finish cooking the rice. If you lift it too early it may be under cooked.
Cool leftover rice as quickly as possible and refrigerate as soon as cool enough.
Do not keep cooked rice more than 24 hours.

Nutrition information is calculated using an online nutrition database - is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.