1cupJasmine white riceor your choice of long grain rice
Instructions
Bring water, oil, and salt to a boil in a small sauce pan. Pour in rice and stir.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Do not stir, do not lift the lid until the 25 minutes are up.
Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
Notes
You want the rice to simmer so that it will cook, but you do not want it to boil and burn. It may take a few tries to get used to it, but it is really easy once you get the hang of it.
Can you save leftover rice?Yes, store the completely cooled rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cooled rice can also be stored in the freezer, in an airtight container or zipper top bag for up to 2 months.
How do you reheat steamed rice?For individual serving, place rice in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water and microwave for a minute or so. For larger amounts, add an additional tablespoon of water and cook for additional time. Rice can also be reheated in a sauce pan on the stove with a tablespoon (or more) of water.
Is there a correct water to rice ratio to follow?This is a personal choice. I prefer rice that is separate grains and not sticky so I use 1 cup of white rice to 1.75 cups of water. For softer rice cook with 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water.