Basics First

Boiled Rice

Some Facts about Rice: 

Uncooked Rice can be stored for up to 5 years.

The aroma and texture of rice grains improves with age of rice. 

To avoid loss of nutrients, rice should be cooked in amount of water that it can absorb.

Ingredients:

Rice 1 Cup

Water 2 cups

A Pan for cooking
Salt - optional

Serves 2-3 depending on cup size
(One cup of uncooked rice equals 3 cups of cooked rice)

Hob Method:

Soak 1 cup of rice for 10 minutes in water. Gently rinse it a few times without breaking the grains to remove excess starch. Add 2 cups of water to the rice. Bring it to boil. Reduce heat once water starts boiling. Do not cover with a lid as water will overflow from the pan. Let it simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed and rice grains have “al dente” appearance. Remove from heat source, cover with a lid and let it rest for 10 minutes. Loosen the rice with a fork without breaking the grains. Serve with any gravy of your choice.

Microwave Method:

Soak and wash rice as above. Add rice and water to a microwavable container. Cook on full power (750w) for 10-12 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes while covered with a lid for 10 minutes. Loosen the rice with a fork and serve hot.