Perfect Parboiled Rice
The recipe for Perfect Parboiled Rice will make you enjoy cooking rice, not only that, perfectly cooked rice looks great in pictures too.
Servings 3 people
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long grain rice or basmati parboiled rice.
- 1 leveled tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 7 ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the rice until the water is almost clear.
- Soak rice in lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes.
- In a pan, boil the water, add salt and olive oil.
- When the water comes to a rolling boil, add the rice, let it come to a boil again.
- Cook the rice on medium-high heat for 14 minutes.
- Drain the rice. Return the rice to the pan and cover. Keep the rice covered for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Washing the rice is crucial unless its package says it’s been washed before packing or mentions (washing not required) on the box.
- Make sure the water reached a rolling boil or else the rice will turn sticky and starchy.
- Instead of olive oil, you can add regular oil or unsalted butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3.1g | Sodium: 2.15mg | Sugar: 0.15g