16 Reviews of Perfect No Fail Basmati Rice

From: Peg629

On May 27, 2008

TY TY TY.... it really works. I was beginning to really think I just couldn't get rice right even after all these years. My kitchen is much too small for yet another counter top appliance, so rice cooker is just not a priority. You've saved me.

From: English New Man

On Mar 3, 2008

Abolutely tremendous! The best Basmati I've ever tasted! I had to sign up just so I could leave a comment! Cheers.

From: mammafishy

On Apr 11, 2008

I have never tasted this kind of rice before but we just bought a big bag of it at Sams. I love my rice to be more on the dry side and this recipe turned out perfect. I worried that I would burn the bottom also, like another posted, because I couldn't see through the condensation on the glass lid. I could smell it though, after about 15 or 20 minutes of cooking and took it off the burner. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!

From: 906690

On Jul 29, 2008

This was my first Basmati rice and it turned out perfect. I only added some salt with rice and water and that's all. Thank you!

From: kiwidutch

On Mar 16, 2007

Moi of little faith was a little too overcautious and probably took this off the flame a fraction too early as I was scared that it was going to boil the pan totally dry. I needn't have worried, even though mine was not quite 100% perfect, it was still really good. We have a rice cooker for 12 years which we usually use but the specific measuring cup that goes with it recently got lost and somehow all my guesstimates to improvise the measurements without it has resulted in horrible rice of late so I was keen to give this recipe a try. please see my rating system: a wonderful recipe for cooking rice thatI will wait for proper steam holes for next time.! Thanks!

From: Gingernut

On Jul 21, 2007

Worked perfectly! I thought it didn't sound like enough water, as I use a 2:1 ratio in my rice cooker, but this method made nice, separated grains.

From: Diana #2

On Nov 8, 2009

I was always 'told' that you have to have at least twice the amount of liquid as rice. Well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't more than a little nervous about trying this recipe. But...fear not fellow Doubting Thomases. This makes the most absolutely perfect rice. It took about 15 minutes or so to cook before the 5 minute 'rest' time. I wonder if this will work on other types of rice. Guess I'll find out eh. Thanks Stardustannie. Made for the Auzzie/NZ Recipe Swap #34

From: Juenessa

On Sep 10, 2007

This was so easy and you are right, the grains didn't stick together! We all loved this rice. I put a little butter, salt and pepper in it after fluffing. Great side dish and I will be making this again for sure. Thanks for posting, Stardustannie.

From: Chef floWer

On Jan 28, 2007

This is as easy as putting it in the rice cooker. Instructions are perfect will use this recipe often. Thank you Stardustannie

From: Kasha

On Mar 6, 2007

Perfect, easy, I used a pan with a glass plate over it to see. I'll never do it another way again, just as good as a rice cooker, no space to take up in the kitchen.