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Copy LinkSteamed Basmati Rice
Servings: 4
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
water
Directions
1. Rinse the rice thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve under cold water. Place the rice in a bowl, cover with water and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the rice and place in a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer on low for 10 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID AT ALL DURING THIS TIME!
3. Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 more minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID AT ALL DURING THIS TIME EITHER!
4. Take off the lid and fluff with a fork.
2. Drain the rice and place in a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer on low for 10 minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID AT ALL DURING THIS TIME!
3. Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 more minutes. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID AT ALL DURING THIS TIME EITHER!
4. Take off the lid and fluff with a fork.
