How to make plain wight rice

 Ratio of water to rice:

There are several keys to cooking perfect rice. The first is the ratio of water to rice: For plain white rice, use 2 cups of water for 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice. This will result in 3 cups of cooked rice.YouTube channel

Temperature:

Another key to rice perfection is temperature. You want to bring the rice to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat so it simmers for the remaining cooking time. Keep an eye on the rice, and don't walk away until it's covered and simmering.

Timing:

Finally, cooking time is important. Use a timer to ensure you cook the rice for the required time. Don't forget to check the rice after 15 minutes. If the pot seems dry, but the rice isn't tender, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and continue to cook according to the recipe's directions.

To soak or not to soak:

You might have heard that you have to soak rice before you cook it, but it's not necessarily true for all long-grain white rice, and it's definitely not needed for this basic recipe. However, rinsing the rice before cooking helps create the best texture, as it removes some of the surface starches.

Ingredients:

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, optional

Method to make it:

Gather the ingredients.

Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain in a colander and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, stir, and then add the rinsed and drained rice. Stir with a fork.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the water completely evaporates, about 15 minutes. Check the rice for doneness. If the rice is still too firm and there's water in the pot, replace the lid and let the rice simmer until tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Remove from the heat, add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, if using, and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a plate and serve garnished with 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, if desired.