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Basmati Rice Recipe

Here is how to make basmati rice at home. Ensure you wash the rice before and follow the instructions to make it super fluffy. Use rice to water ratio of 1 to 1.5 for best results.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Rest 5

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine Indian, Middle Eastern

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)171.25 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice wash and drain
1.5 cup water cold

Instructions

Preparation

Wash rice by filling up large bowl of water with rice. Use hand to swirl the rice around to rinse. Rinse off the starchy water, refill with water, and repeat 2 more times.

Boiling Rice

In a saucepan (medium-high heat), add the rice and cold water.
Leave uncovered and bring to a simmer (you'll hear some bubbling).
Reduce heat to low and cover.
Cook for around 12 to 15 minutes, but do not uncover during this period.
Remove completely off heat and let it stand for 5 to 8 minutes and keep covered still.
Remove over and use a fork to fluff the rice.

Notes

For larger servings, cook (covered) for longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 171.25kcalCarbohydrates: 37.51gProtein: 3.35gFat: 0.31gSaturated Fat: 0.09gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.08gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 6.85mgPotassium: 53.95mgFiber: 0.61gSugar: 0.06gVitamin B1: 0.03mgVitamin B2: 0.02mgVitamin B3: 0.75mgVitamin B5: 0.47mgVitamin B6: 0.08mgVitamin E: 0.05mgVitamin K: 0.05µgCalcium: 15.84mgCopper: 0.12mgFolate: 3.75µgIron: 0.38mgManganese: 0.51mgMagnesium: 12.63mgPhosphorus: 53.95mgSelenium: 7.08µgZinc: 0.52mgNet Carbohydrates: 36.9g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Cooked Basmati Rice Last?

Ensure you keep cooked basmati stored in an airtight food storage container.

Method	Duration
Fridge	2-3 days
Freezer	6 months

How To Reheat Cooked Basmati Rice?

Method	Duration
Microwave	2 to 4 minutes
Saucepan	5 minutes

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