Basmati Rice
Cooking Preparation
- Soak rice 10-15 minutes for extra grain length (optional).
- For enhanced taste, add 2 teaspoons of oil or 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt for each dry cup of rice prepared.
- To remove excess starch from rice, rinse Basmati Rice 1-2 times, then drain.
- For firmer rice, use less water and reduce cooking time.
- For softer rice, use more water and increase cooking time.
Stovetop Instructions :
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in saucepan with tight fitting lid.
- Add 1-cup rice, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 18 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Rice Cooker Instructions :
Use ratio: 1 cup (dry rice): 2 cups (water), See rice cooker manual for specific operation.
Microwave Instructions :
- Combine 1-cup rice and 2-1/4 cups water in a microwave-safe tray (1.5 qts - 2 qts).
- Cover tightly with microwave-safe lid and cook on high power setting for 15 minutes.
- Remove from microwave.
- Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.