Many people wonder how to cook rice, but it’s not difficult! This rice recipe is an easy way to make rice. You can find this recipe in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook on page 148.
Have you wondered how to make perfect rice? Have you made rice but it turned out to be sticky blob or so dry you thought it was made in the desert?
You can make perfect homemade rice, it’s not hard and it’s easy to make with ingredients and pans you already have at home. No need to buy a rice maker and have another appliance hanging around the house.
The one secret is to not take the lid off at all while it’s cooking! The steam is what helps it cook so you don’t want to let that escape.
How To Cook Rice Recipe – Easy Way To Make Rice
| Servings | 1 cup | 4 cups | 6 cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 cup | 3 cups | 4 cups |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 1 tsp. |
| Rice | 1/3 cup | 1 1/3 cups | 2 cups |
Use the given amounts of water, salt and rice to make the number of servings you need. To retain vitamins and minerals, do not rinse the rice.
Heat water and salt to boiling. Stir in the rice. Cover tightly and cook slowly about 25 minutes until rice is tender.
Add a little water during cooking if the rice becomes dry. Gently stir only if needed to keep the rice from sticking.
This easy rice recipe and instructions for how to cook rice is from our cookbook:
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Jaime says
August 18, 2017 at 5:02 pmThat’s super easy! Is this ratio good for both white and brown rice? I usually use brown and find that it takes a little longer to cook, and I need more water.
Jill says
August 21, 2017 at 9:35 amNo it does not work for brown rice because brown rice has an outer shell and a longer cooking time so it needs more water. For that you need to check the package for the brand of rice you are making.
Linda Certuche says
August 19, 2017 at 4:26 amMy kids love me to have leftover rice. They reheat it in the microwave and add sugar and vanilla and/or cinnamon for an easy breakfast.
Laurie Sarina says
August 19, 2017 at 9:00 amHere is a really good electric pressure cooker site to check out,https://www.facebook.com/PressureCookingToday/?hc_ref=ARSEwFJnjKA0bH0esJUKiYHd2H02hvLbXK64sl21cFVizJ9m7yt-oD2aTQqVGd5tLkQ&fref=nf
I myself am partial to the Instant Pot brand of electric pressure cookers. I actually own 2. I love mine and it does take some time getting used to. But all in all I find it pretty easy to use.
Luna says
August 20, 2017 at 9:21 pmWish I had this recipe when I started making rice for the first time! It was not easy to do it right at all! A little too much water, and the rice will end up being too wet (almost like a thick porridge), too little water and the rice will be very hard to eat.
Heloise says
February 12, 2019 at 4:27 amToday its my mother’s birthday, and i decided to make rice for the first time. I cook a lot, but i have never made rice before. My mom literally cried after the first bite, she was astonished, and i was really freaking happy and grateful. Thank you, you are definately an inspiration to me. Greetings, and again, thank you.
Jill says
February 12, 2019 at 5:25 pmWay to go Heloise. I understand about having cooked for years and having not cooked a common thing like rice before. I was like that with coffee.