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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (167g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 168 | ||
| Calories from Fat 2 | (1%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 586mg | 24% | |
| Potassium 53mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.0g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% | |
| Sugars 0.1g | ||
| Protein 3.3g | 6% | |
Perfect Basic White Rice
By: mama's kitchen
Sep 13, 2005
You do not need to be afraid of cooking rice again! lol Real rice is so much better for you than instant. So here is a basic recipe that will have you cooking rice like a pro!
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional)
Directions
1
In a saucepan with a good fitting lid bring water, salt and butter if desired to a boil.2
Add rice and stir.3
Cover and reduce heat to medium low. You will know that your temperature is correct if a little steam is visible leaking from the lid. A lot of steam means your heat is too high.4
Cook for 20 minutes.5
DO NOT LIFT LID!6
The steam that is trapped inside the pan is what allows the rice to cook properly.7
Remove from heat and fluff with fork.8
Serve!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Charmie777
On Sep 13, 2009
I've always used my small rice steamer, but sometimes it's just that, SMALL> I needed more rice so I tried this. I doubled the recipe and it worked great!
From: PanNan
On Sep 15, 2005
What a difference boiling the water makes! The rice was so fluffy and tender. I'll never go back to my old method again. Thanks so much for sharing this.
From: Lalaloob
On Sep 14, 2005
Yes, I've never understood why rice cookers except, I suppose, people are in a rush and forget to watch. But it's a no brainer. Great idea to post here. I've never boiled the water first and then added the rice but I think it is simply great. Good job!!!
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