How to Cook White Rice @NickDiGiovanni

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (rinsed thoroughly to remove excess starch)
• 2 cups Water (filtered or tap water)
• 1.5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted; use 1 to 2 tbsp depending on desired crispness)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

   Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch and dust.

   Time: PT2M

2. Boil the Rice

   Add the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water to the medium saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, stirring once when it starts boiling.

   Time: PT5M

3. Simmer with Lid On

   Once boiling, place the lid on, reduce heat to low, and let the rice simmer for 18 minutes without removing the lid.

   Time: PT18M

4. Steam Off the Heat

   Turn off the heat but keep the lid on. Let the rice sit and steam for an additional 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare the Pan

   While the rice is steaming, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium‑low heat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Crisp the Rice

   Add the cooked rice to the skillet, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the salt over the surface. Cook undisturbed for 8–10 minutes, allowing a golden crust to form.

   Time: PT9M

7. Flip and Finish

   Using a spatula, gently break up any large clumps and flip sections of the rice to crisp the other side for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the crispy butter rice to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

0.5 g