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How to Cook White Rice Without a Rice Cooker

Learn how to cook white rice perfectly without a rice cooker using three different methods: stovetop, microwave, and oven.
1
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17
35 min
TOTAL TIME
684
CALORIES
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How to Cook White Rice Without a Rice Cooker
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Ingredients
STOVETOP METHOD
6 SERVINGS
Water
3 cups water
MICROWAVE METHOD
Water
4 cups water
hot
OVEN METHOD
Rice
2 cups rice
Hot Water
2 1/2 cups hot water
Salt
1 tsp salt
Salt
1 tsp salt
Rice
2 cups rice
Rice
2 cups rice
Salt
1 tsp salt
Directions
13 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
150g
CARBS
1g
FAT
13g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
1 Recipe for White Rice
Perfect White Rice: Stovetop and Microwave Edition
6
30 min
5
Perfect White Rice: Stovetop and Microwave Edition
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my white rice sticky and mushy?
How can I make my white rice more flavorful?
Why does my white rice always burn at the bottom?
Do I need to soak my white rice before cooking?
How can I avoid overcooking my white rice?
Why is my white rice still hard after cooking?
Why doesn't my rice come out fluffy?
Can I use a rice cooker for white rice?
Can I use any type of white rice for sushi?
What is the ratio of water to rice for cooking in a rice cooker?