Create perfectly fluffy and tender American-style boiled rice with this easy-to-follow recipe. Ideal as a versatile side dish, this rice pairs well with a variety of meals and is ready in just 25 minutes.
Fluffy American-Style Boiled Rice
Create perfectly fluffy and tender American-style boiled rice with this easy-to-follow recipe. Ideal as a versatile side dish, this rice pairs well with a variety of meals and is ready in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225 g long-grain rice
- 1 ¾ cups 425 ml water (use 2 cups/475 ml for a softer result)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water.
- Do not wash the rice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 17–20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition values
Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 0.3 g