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How to Cook Rice
How to Cook Rice
Rice Cooker Method
- To begin, rinse your rice in cold water until the water runs clear and drain in a sieve.
- Add your rinsed rice to your rice cooker and add in your water – for Long Grain Rice we recommend using 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water\*
- Set your rice cooker to cook.
- Hot tip: Leave the rice in the rice cooker for additional 5 minutes once complete.
- Lastly, fluff up your rice with a rice paddle or a fork, serve and enjoy!
\*If you are using a different rice type you can refer to back of packet for the recommended rice to water ratio
Absorption Method
- To begin, rinse your rice in cold water until the water runs clear and drain in a sieve.
- Add your rinsed rice to your pot and add in your water – for Basmati Rice we will use 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water\*
- Bring your water to a boil, then cover your pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
- Hot tip: You should see no water and you’ll start to see large pits, like rice has been poked
- Then, turn off the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Lastly, fluff up your rice with a rice paddle or a fork, serve and enjoy!
- Let us know which method you would like to see next in the comments below, rice cooker or boiling?
\*If you are using a different rice type you can refer to back of packet for the recommended rice to water ratio
Boiling Method
- To begin, rinse your rice in cold water until the water runs clear and drain in a sieve.
- Add your rinsed rice to your pot and add in your water – for Brown Rice we will use 1 cup of rice, 6 cups of water\*
- Bring your water to a boil, stirring occasionally. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes, covered, or until the rice grains are tender.
- Taste the grains to make sure they are cooked through then drain through a sieve and it's ready to serve.
- Hot tip: You should see no water and you’ll start to see large pits, like rice has been poked
\*If you are using a different rice type you can refer to back of packet for the recommended rice to water ratio
Pressure Cooker Method
- Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- For every 1 cup of rice, add 1.25-1.5 cups of water (adjust for your rice type).
- Place the rice and water in the pressure cooker. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil (optional, to prevent sticking).
- Seal the pressure cooker lid and ensure the vent is set to the pressure-cooking position.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on high pressure.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.