How to Cook Rice on the Stove

Learn how to cook perfect rice on the stove. This easy and comprehensive guide will teach you how to cook perfect fluffy, white rice every time.

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Asian Fusion, Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Thai, Vietnamese

Keyword how to cook rice, how to cook rice on the stove, how to cook white rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 27

Servings servings

Calories 357kcal

Author Megan

Measure the rice. Measure the rice using a traditional measuring cup and add it to a medium pot.
Wash the rice. Rinse the rice using cold tap water. Use your hand to move the rice around and clean the grains. Pour out the white water and repeat 2-3 times or until the water is mostly clear. You can also wash the rice in a fine mesh sieve. Be sure to drain the water completely.
Cook the rice. Add the water, and bring the rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it begins to boil, turn the heat to low and place the lid on. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the water. Try not to open the lid too many times to check.
Remove from heat. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest with the lid on for an additional 10 minutes.
Fluff and serve. Then remove the lid and fluff the rice with a rice spatula. Be careful, the steam will vent out quickly. Serve immediately.

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