How to Cook Basmati Rice

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Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 22 minutes

Servings: 4

How to Cook Basmati Rice

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Wash the rice in a seive until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Place basmati rice into a heavy bottomed stainless steel pan. Pour in the measured COLD water (see notes for correct rice to water measurements)

Step 3

Optional - If desired, flavour the rice depending on what you are serving it with?Indian - Cardamon pods, tumeric or cinnamonChinese - Star anise or 5 spiceItalian - Dried herbs

Step 4

Bring to the boil with the lid off, this will take about 7 minutes.

Step 5

Once it reaches the boil, stir, then turn the temperature to the lowest setting.

Step 6

Put lid on and simmer for 8 minutes. DO NOT remove lid at any point, the steam needs to build up.

Step 7

After 8 minutes turn off the heat. DO NOT remove lid.Leave to sit off the heat for 5 minutes with the lid still on to allow remaining steam to cook and any remaining water to soak into the rice. This is part of the cooking time do not be tempted to lift the lid!!

Step 8

Ok permission to remove lid now! Use a fork to fluff up the perfectly cooked rice!

Step 9

The rice is ready to serve straight away. See blog post for storage and reheating advice.

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