White Rice Recipe
Make White Rice Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Sides & Breads
Method
Sides & Breads
- 1
Rinse the rice
Place the dry rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Melt fat and season
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over medium heat. If using olive oil instead, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 0.25 teaspoon salt and swirl to combine.
- 3
Combine rice with liquid
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with the melted fat. Pour in 2 cups water and return to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Cook the rice
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 5
Rest and fluff
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
