Perfect White Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

It is possible to make perfectly fluffy white rice on the stovetop. Sauteing the rice first helps keep the rice grains separate. Keeping the pot covered for the entire cooking time traps the steam which is necessary for properly cooking the rice, and is very important. The last 5 minutes off the heat allow the rice to finish in the residual steam, without burning the bottom.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Perfect White Rice

Ingredients

2 teaspoons unsalted butter

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

2 cups water

½ teaspoon salt

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.

Step 2

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutritional Information

Perfect White Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 185.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 2.2g 3%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 5.1mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 58.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Folate: 106.9mcg 27%

Calcium: 17.2mg 2%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 12.8mg 5%

Potassium: 55mg 2%

Sodium: 296.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 19.9

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.