Cook White Rice recipes

Rice, as a staple food, provides excellent satiety. Skipping a meal leaves one feeling very hungry. Even friends who are trying to lose weight should include some brown rice in their diet. Therefore, rice plays a very important role in our daily lives. Good white rice is fragrant, soft, and delicious.

6 Reviews
6 Comments
POSTED:08/07/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:20 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:3 min

Cooking white rice may seem simple, but there are subtleties to it. To achieve a pot of fragrant, fluffy, and perfectly cooked rice where each grain is distinct, you need to master certain techniques and methods.


1.How to choose good rice?

Fresh rice should have a whitish color with a semi-transparent appearance, bright and vibrant in hue, accompanied by a subtle rice aroma. Aged rice, on the other hand, tends to appear more yellowish, overall looking dull and lacking the luster of fresh rice. Therefore, when selecting rice, it's important to carefully observe its color, sheen, and aroma to ensure you're purchasing fresh rice, which forms a solid foundation for the subsequent cooking process.


2.The key to cooking white rice is what?

The key to cooking white rice lies in the rinsing process. Rinsing the rice thoroughly is crucial. This step helps remove the surface starch from the rice grains. It's important to rinse the rice under running water, using gentle yet sufficient pressure between your fingers to encourage the grains to collide with each other in the water. This process allows the rice grains to absorb water more effectively, which enhances the sweetness of the rice during cooking.


3.What is the ratio of water to rice when cooking white rice?

When cooking white rice, the ratio of water to rice typically ranges from 1:1.2 to 1:2.5. This ratio can be adjusted based on personal preference for texture and the cooking equipment used. For example, when using a rice cooker, the ratio is usually around 1:1, which is suitable for everyday use in most households. If you prefer a softer texture, you can increase the ratio of water, such as using a 1:2 ratio.


4.Why should we let white rice steam after cooking?

After cooking, the rice may not be fully cooked when the heat is turned off. Steaming allows the rice to further cook and perfect its texture. After the rice cooker turns off, let it steam for 10 minutes before opening the lid, then fluff the rice to prevent it from being too wet on the bottom and dry on top. Let it steam for another 5-10 minutes. This process ensures that the rice cooks thoroughly, becomes more glossy, and has a softer, smoother texture, making it more aromatic and delicious.


When cooking white rice, just follow these steps to ensure your rice turns out fragrant, fluffy, and delicious. Give it a try at home!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 300g of rice

ACCESSORIES

  • 400g of water

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

After washing the rice, pour it into a microwave-safe rice cooker.

Wash rice, then cook in microwave-safe rice cooker.

STEP 2

Soak the rice in clean water for 30 minutes until the grains are plump and fully hydrated.

tip:

When washing rice, use cold water; avoid warm water, and refrain from vigorously rubbing the grains.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes until fully hydrated. Use cold water when washing to avoid rubbing grains.

STEP 3

Discard the soaking water, then add hot water until it covers the rice by about 1 cm.

tip:

For those with white vinegar at home, adding a bit can make the steamed rice whiter and more fragrant. Just a small amount is needed; drizzle it over the rice and mix evenly before cooking.

Soak rice, replace water with hot water, add vinegar for whiter rice.

STEP 4

Cover the rice cooker with its lid, place it in the microwave, set the timer for 13 minutes, and start cooking.

Cover rice cooker, microwave for 13 mins to cook.

STEP 5

After the timer ends, do not immediately remove the rice from the microwave. Let it sit in the microwave for 5 minutes to rest and finish steaming with residual heat, which helps avoid undercooked rice.

Let rice rest in microwave after cooking for 5 minutes.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Cook White Rice recipes
  • Main Ingredients:2
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:700 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 700 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):141 kcal
    6%
  • Protein:0.84 g
    2%
  • Fat:2.91 g Why gray?
    6%
  • Carbohydrates:27.51 g
    11%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 2%
    3 kcal
  • Fat: 19%
    26 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 79%
    110 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

6 REVIEWS

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MaisieOctober 11, 2024

This recipe for cooking white rice is easy and great for everyday cooking.
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October 13, 2024
thank you very much, I hope you can cook delicious white rice easily.
JoshuaSeptember 28, 2024

Do I need to soak the rice?
reply:
September 30, 2024
Soaking the rice for about 30 minutes will make it fluffier, but you can cook it normally without soaking.
PeterSeptember 14, 2024

What is the ratio of rice to water?
reply:
September 17, 2024
Generally speaking, one cup of rice to 1.5 - 2 cups of water is appropriate.
WilliamJuly 24, 2024

This recipe for cooking white rice is easy to follow and allows me to cook fluffy, filling rice every time.
jiaojiaoJuly 12, 2024

Rice is a very high quality carbohydrate that is highly satiating.
PeterJuly 12, 2024

I can never get a handle on how much water I should add to cook rice, and this tutorial is so timely Recommended.
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