Perfect Basmati Rice Method Recipes

HOW TO COOK BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Add the rice and cold water to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes.
• Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

PERFECT BASMATI RICE METHOD

Steps:

• Wash the rice in several changes of water & drain it.
• Put it in a bowl with 5 cups of water and let soak for 30 minutes.
• Drain it thoroughly & let it sit in the strainer for 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
• Add the drained rice.
• Cook, stirring gently, over medium heat for about a minute, until all the grains are coated with butter.
• Add 2 1/2 cups (1/2 litre) water & the salt.
• Bring to a boil, cover, turn to very low & cook 20 minutes.
• Turn off the flame & leave the pot, covered for another 10 minutes.

PERFECT NO FAIL BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice till water runs clear, drain well.
• In saucepan place water and rice, cover and cook over low-med flame till water looks evaporated and steam holes appear.
• Turn of flame -- DO NOT LIFT LID!
• Leave for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork -- your result will be perfecly cooked rice.

PERFECT BASMATI RICE EVERY TIME

Steps:

• Put the rice in your ricemaker ( or saucepan ) and rinse several times with cold water swishing gently with your hand to release excess starch. Drain.
• Add the 2 1/4 cups cold water to the ricemaker ( saucepan ) and the salt.
• Turn the ricemaker on and leave until done. ( Or bring the saucepan to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 20 mins ).