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Easy stove top rice

If you don't have a rice cooker, no worries! It's super easy to prepare rice on the stove in a pot. This is how I make my rice everytime. This makes a big batch of rice, which I love as I can store the leftovers in the fridge for meals throughout the week. But feel free to half the recipe if you prefer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 cup(s) white or brown rice
  • 3 1/2 cup(s) water
Instructions
  • In a medium pot, rinse the rice by covering it with water and stirring it with your fingers until the water is foggy. Drain off the water. Repeat 1 - 2 times until the water is clear. Rinsing the rise removes the excess starch and is the key to lovely fluffy rice.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups fresh water to the rinsed rice. Put over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. The second that it starts to boil, reduce to low to so the rice is at a very light simmer, keeping it covered.
    FOR WHITE RICE: Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. If your rice isn’t cooked all the way through, but the water is absorbed, stir in a splash or two more water, and continue to simmer.
    FOR BROWN RICE: Cook for about 25 - 45 minutes until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. If your rice isn’t cooked all the way through, but the water is absorbed, stir in a splash or two more water, and continue to simmer.
    *Depending on the type of rice the cooking time can vary quite a bit so just keep an eye on it and taste test. Your package of rice might have cooking times listed.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online:

https://www.easyveganmealplan.com/recipe/easy-stove-top-rice/