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Perfect White Rice

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Published on October 31, 2011

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Serves 4 to 6

Basic White Rice

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice3 cups water½ teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  1. Place rice in fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. Rinse under running water, swishing with hands until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Bring rinsed rice, water, and salt to boil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, until water level drops below surface of rice and small holes form, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Serve.
Basic White Rice

Perfect White Rice

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Serves 4 to 6

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Why This Recipe Works

This is easy method ensures perfect white rice, every time.

Instructions

  1. Place rice in fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. Rinse under running water, swishing with hands until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Bring rinsed rice, water, and salt to boil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, until water level drops below surface of rice and small holes form, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Serve.
  4. 4.Enjoy!
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November / December 2011

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