Jul 14 2026
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Rice Recipe

Inspired by Maiwand Grill
Time30m
Serves4

Fluffy white rice served as a side.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Place the long-grain white rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.

  2. 2

    Measure Water

    In a medium saucepan, measure out 2 cups of water. This is the standard water-to-rice ratio for cooking long-grain white rice.

  3. 3

    Add Salt

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water in the saucepan. This will enhance the flavor of the rice.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Boil Water

    Bring the water, salt, and any optional butter or olive oil to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Add Rice

    Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Stir once to prevent sticking.

  3. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 18-20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.

  4. 7

    Fluff the Rice

    After 18-20 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Then, remove the lid and use a fork to fluff the rice gently.

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