Rice

a cooked bowl of rice

Cooked Basmati Rice

Rice is a staple food of many nations.

It is eaten in a myriad different ways, beginning with just plain rice that is eaten with curries. Rice may be combined with spices, lentils, herbs, nuts, yogurt, vegetable & meat dishes to create unique, interesting dishes. Rice is also ground into flour and is used in many desserts as well.

Choose any brand of rice that you prefer. I have chosen Basmathi Rice because it is tasty and cooks very quickly. I also use Basmathi brown rice. A cup of rice cooks on med-high heat in about 12 minutes. Do not cover with a lid as the water will boil over. You may put on the lid on, partially on a lower temperature. A cup of rice, when cooked serves 3 adults.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 5 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Boil water
  • Wash rice and add to the boiling water
  • Add salt to taste
  • Use a long handled spoon to scoop a few grains, if soft, the rice is done
  • Carefully remove the pot from the stove and drain the water in a colander



Rice is available at regular grocery stores, Asian grocers and healthful stores. Many Asian grocers stock a variety of brands of rice with interesting size, color and texture of grains.

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