Rice (رز) Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice

   Place the Basmati rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.

2. 2

   Soak the rice

   Soak the rinsed rice in cold water for 30 minutes. This helps the rice grains to cook evenly.

3. 3

   Boil water

   In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt and stir to dissolve.

4. 4

   Add rice

   Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water. Stir once gently to separate the grains.

5. 5

   Cook the rice

   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

6. 6

   Fluff the rice

   Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, use a fork to fluff the rice gently.

7. 7

   Add butter or oil

   Stir in the butter or oil, mixing well until melted and combined with the rice.