Today, I show you how to cook the PERFECT rice in a pot. I learned this easy method when I started college and moved on my own to France. My Asian friends taught me how to cook rice without using a measuring cup. If you want to learn how to cook plain rice the easy way, then this post is for you! This recipe is ideal for cooking white rice.
Ingredients
- Water
- Rice
- Pot
1. Wash the rice
Once you have measured the amount of rice that you want to cook, wash it 3 times or until the water comes clean. Great tip: you can use the water for your hair or to water your plants.
2. Cook it
Put the rice in a pot, turn the stove on to high heat and cover it. Wait until the water boils to lower the heat.
3. Turn to medium heat
Now that your water is boiling, it is time to lower the heat to medium heat for about 10 min.
4. Lower the heat
Next, cook rice in low heat for 5 min.
5. Steam
Turn off the heat and let it be covered for 5 min and you’re done! Now you know how to cook the perfect rice!
Watch the full video on Youtube:
In this video, I show you how I cook my rice step-by-step without using a measuring cup. This method has saved me a lot of time. It is a lifesaver when your a student.
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