Perfect Basmati Rice Every Time

If you follow this method of cooking basmati rice it will be perfect and fluffy every time; the rinsing is very important as it removes alot of the starch.It is best to use a rice cooker, but can be cooked in a saucepan with equal success.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup basmati rice
• 2  cups cold water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put the rice in your ricemaker ( or saucepan ) and rinse several times with cold water swishing gently with your hand to release excess starch. Drain.
2. Add the 2 1/4 cups cold water to the ricemaker ( saucepan ) and the salt.
3. Turn the ricemaker on and leave until done. ( Or bring the saucepan to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 20 mins ).