Perfect Basmati Rice Every Time

Submitted by ChefDebs

"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: 25mins
• Ingredients: 3
• 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 ).

Reviews

[Provl8dy in training]

My new favorite rice! I was reluctant to stray from the typical white rice my family adores but the basmati was received with rave reviews from EVERYONE.

 

[dreamgirlcr]

This was excellent! I doubled the recipe and it came out light & fluffy! Thank you for posting! I had never made basmati rice before and I was looking for a simple recipe.

 

[Eat and be Merry]

Really is perfect, I devoured it. I don't have a rice cooker, I used stovetop electric, which still turned out perfect.

 

[maniglory]

I just made it, it turned out great!

 

[davinandkennard]

I have used this method twice now and the results have been perfect every time. Wonderful method! T.J.