Basmati Rice
Servings: 3 servings
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt + 4 cardamom seeds, optional
- Add 1½ cups water, 1 cup basmati rice, and ½ teaspoon salt to a saucepan.Bring to a boil on high heat without a lid.Lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12 minutes (set an alarm and don’t lift the lid).Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Should i rinse basmati the rice?
Rinsing the rice is optional. We noticed no difference in texture/fluffiness in our tests. If you buy white basmati rice from the supermarket, there’s no need to rinse it.
Rinsing does not remove arsenic in the rice (according to the FDA). To remove arsenic you should use the boiling or immersion method below.
If you rinse the rice, reduce the water by 2 tablespoons.
Can you boil basmati rice?
Yes, you can boil basmati rice.
To do so, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of basmati rice and one teaspoon of salt.
Boil for 10 minutes. Taste the rice to see if it’s cooked. If not, keep cooking it until it is.
Drain the rice in a fine mesh sift, then place the sift over the pot, let it drain, and steam off for 3 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, transfer to bowl/container, and serve.
Can I cook more than 1 cup at a time?
Cooking time increases slightly as you increase the amount of rice and water in the pot.
For each cup of extra rice consider 1 more minute of cooking time.
How to store basmati rice?
- Refrigerator: Let the rice cool down, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Freezer: It’s best to freeze the rice in an airtight container in single portions.
- Thaw: Defrost and reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes.
