Rice Recipe

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Fluffy, versatile gluten-free rice perfect as a healthy side dish for any meal
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Rice Recipe

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 97.1

Description

This simple rice recipe delivers perfectly fluffy grains that serve as an ideal canvas for sauces, curries, and stir-fries. Unlike the confusing ingredient list in the source data, this guide focuses on cooking actual rice, ensuring a reliable texture every time. It is a staple side dish that pairs beautifully with both savory mains and sweet desserts. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish brings home-style comfort to your table. Whether you are feeding a crowd or cooking for one, this method ensures consistent results without any fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Place the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, uncovered.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18 minutes for white rice or 45 minutes for brown rice.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the grains.
  6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 97.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 525.6mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For brown rice, increase the water to 2 1/4 cups and extend cooking time to 45-50 minutes.

Letting the rice rest off the heat is crucial for achieving a fluffy texture and preventing mushiness.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

The original ingredient list containing flour and baking powder appears to be an error for a rice recipe; those ingredients are typically used for baked goods or gluten-free flour blends, not for cooking rice.

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