Perfect Simple White Rice
Learn how to make perfectly fluffy, tender short-grain white rice with this foolproof stovetop method. Ideal as a quick and reliable side dish for your favorite everyday meals.
Ingredients for 2 servings
Instructions
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Place the short-grain rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
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In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tbsp of cooking oil, and 1/2 tsp of salt over medium heat.
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Bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
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Add the drained rice to the boiling water and stir gently to combine.
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Let the water boil until mostly absorbed by the rice, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover the pot tightly with a lid and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and fluff the rice gently with a spatula.
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Optionally, lightly press and level the rice, invert onto a serving plate to unmold into a dome, and garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley before serving.
