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How To Cook Perfect White Rice

Learn how to cook perfect white rice in a rice cooker, microwave or stove. Get fluffy, al dente rice to serve with your favorite side dishes!

Ingredients

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Rinse the grains in the rice cooker, then pour the water out. Be mindful of not letting any loose grains flow out.
2
Pour in 1 US cup clean water.Note: You can also use the hand or finger method to measure the water-rice ratio.
3
Wipe the bowl's exterior and place it into the rice cooker.
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Set it to 'white rice' mode, then press the button to start.
5
After 10-15 minutes, open the lid and fluff the grains using chopsticks or a rice paddle.
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Close the lid and let to cook for another 5 minutes or until al dente.
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Open the lid and serve fresh as is!
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Rinse the grains in the pot, then pour the water out. Be mindful of not letting any loose grains flow out.
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Pour in 1 1/2 US cup clean boiling water.
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Cook everything for 10 minutes over medium heat with the lid on.
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Take the pot off the stove and let it cook using the residual heat for another 10 minutes.
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After the 10 minutes, take off the lid and fluff the rice using chopsticks or a rice paddle.
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Serve fresh as is!
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Rinse the grains in a microwave-safe bowl, then pour the water out. Be mindful of not letting any loose grains flow out.
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Pour in 2 US cup clean boiling water.
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Microwave for 10 minutes without the lid on.Note: Make sure to use a thick microwave-safe bowl that's tall so the water doesn't overflow.
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Take the bowl out after microwaving, then fluff it out using chopsticks or a rice paddle.
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Place a lid on top and let it cook in the residual heat for another 5 minutes or until al dente.
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Serve fresh as is!