Fluffy Basmati Rice

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Anna Middleton (@chefanna)

A simple recipe for making fluffy basmati rice.

Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
20min
Fluffy Basmati Rice recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup cooked rice)
  • 2cups
    Basmati Rice
  • 1tsp
    Salt
  • 5cups
    Water

How to make Fluffy Basmati Rice

  1. Place the basmati rice in a medium pot, cover with water, and wash by rubbing the rice between your hands. Do this until the water turns white, indicating the excess starch is removed.

    Step 1.1: Place the basmati rice in a medium pot, cover with water, and wash by rubbing the rice between your hands
  2. Pour off the starchy water and replace it with clean water.

  3. Bring the rice to a boil, then simmer until cooked.

  4. Strain the rice and rinse, then drain.

  5. Return the rice to the pot and heat through before serving.

    Step 1.1: Return the rice to the pot and heat through before serving

Tips & Tricks

  1. Washing the rice thoroughly ensures a fluffier texture.

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Anna Middleton

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I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...