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Perfect White Rice: Stovetop and Microwave Edition

Discover the secrets to cooking perfect white rice without a rice cooker. Two simple methods are explained: stovetop and microwave, making it easy and convenient based on your preferences.
5
30 min
TOTAL TIME
450
CALORIES
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Perfect White Rice: Stovetop and Microwave Edition
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Ingredients
STOVETOP METHOD
6 SERVINGS
Water
3 cups water
White Rice
2 cups white rice
Salt
1 tsp salt
MICROWAVE METHOD
Hot Water
4 cups hot water
White Rice
2 cups white rice
Salt
1 tsp salt
Directions
STOVETOP METHOD
5 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Place white rice, water, and salt in a pot, and stir to combine.
2
Turn on heat to medium-high, cover pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until all water is absorbed and you hear a slight crackling sound.
3
Turn off heat and remove pot from the stovetop. Allow the rice to rest for 10 minutes in the unopened pot to let the steam finish off the cooking.
4
Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
MICROWAVE METHOD
5
Place white rice, hot water, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to combine.
6
Cover bowl with a microwave-safe lid.
7
Microwave on high for 25 minutes. After microwaving, let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
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Health Info
Macros
99g
CARBS
0g
FAT
8g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
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