How long does it take to make Cooked rice?

Fry the rice in oil for about a minute before adding the water (and brown any noodles first).

Step by Step

How to Tell It's Done

• until all the grains are coated in fat
• until the liquid is absorbed

Tips

• Don't open the lid during cooking: the steam is what cooks the top layer. A towel between the pot and the lid absorbs the drips, so the rice doesn't get soggy.

Common Mistakes

• Fry the rice in fat before adding the liquid: each grain gets coated, and the grains don't stick together.
• A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.

More Ways

• For each cup of white or Persian rice, 1½ cups boiling water: exactly the amount the rice absorbs.
• Cook covered over low heat 18–20 minutes, then leave 4–5 minutes in the closed pot so the steam finishes the cooking.
• White rice can also be made without frying: a cup of rice to 1½ cups water, with a tablespoon of olive oil and half a teaspoon of salt, 20 minutes covered over low heat; the rice can go straight into boiling water.

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