Rice (basmati)

Cooking Preparations (optional)

• Soak rice 10–15 minutes for extra grain length
• For enhanced taste, for each dry cup of rice add 2 teaspoons of oil or 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt
• To remove excess starch from rice, rinse 1–2 times, then drain before cooking
• For firmer rice, use less water and reduce cooking time
• For softer rice, use more water and increase cooking time

Instant Pot

1. Use a 1:1.25 ratio of rice to water
2. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes with a 10-minute natural pressure release

Stovetop

1. Bring two cups of water to a boil in saucepan with tight fitting lid
2. Add one cup rice
3. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer
4. Cook for 18 minutes or until water is absorbed

Rice Cooker

1. Use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water
2. See rice cooker manual for specific operation

Microwave

1. Combine 1 cup rice and 2.25 cups water in a microwave-safe tray (1.5–2 qts)
2. Cover tightly with microwave-safe lid and cook on high power setting for 15 minutes
   • Microwaves vary, cooking times are approximate
3. Remove from microwave
   • Container will be hot!