Perfect Fluffy White Rice
The foolproof method for tender, separate, fluffy long-grain rice every time — rinsed, simmered, then steamed off the heat.
Ingredients
- long-grain white rice1.5 cups
- water2.25 cups
- kosher salt1 tsp
- extra-virgin olive oil1 tsp
Steps
Rinse rice under cold water.
Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs nearly clear, about 30 seconds.
Combine ingredients and boil.
Combine rinsed rice, water, salt, and oil in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover and simmer rice.
Cover, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Steam rice off heat.
Off heat, leave covered for 10 minutes more to steam.
Fluff gently with a fork and serve.
Nutrition, per serving. 170 calories. Protein 3.3 grams, 8 percent. Carbs 37.1 grams, 87 percent. Fat 1.1 grams, 6 percent. Fiber 0.5 grams, sugar 0.1 grams, saturated fat 0.1 grams, sodium 470 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.
