Best Fluffy White Rice Recipes

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FLUFFY WHITE RICE



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White rice like the rice served at a good Chinese restaurant. Two variations are given, one fluffy version for eating with foods like stir frys, and another for making fried rice. I have met so many people who marvel at perfect white rice. It's very easy to make. Here's how...

Provided by RudyH

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup long grain white rice
1 2/3 cups water for fluffier rice or 1 1/2 cups water for firmer rice suitable for making fried rice

Steps:

  • You will need a small pot with a lid. A capacity of 1 to 3 quarts is good.
  • Bring the water to a strong boil at highest temperature.
  • Add the rice to the boiling water. Swirl the rice once with a spoon so that it covers the bottom of the pot uniformly.
  • Watch the rice boil until you see the bubbles form a pock-marked pattern with its vigorous boiling. This takes 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to simmer. About 2.5 out of 10 on the dial is about right on my stove. Your stove may need to be set slightly higher or lower. You want the heat to be high enough so that steam is always being formed in the pot, but not so hot that the rice scorches on the bottom of the pot.
  • When the boiling dies down a bit, cover the pot and set the timer to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid of the pot, and your rice is done. For your first batch, test the rice with a fork and give it a taste test. It should be fluffy and tender.
  • (The texture of fried rice benefits from a firmer rice kernel. Use 1 1/2 cups of water instead of 1 2/3 cups of water to achieve this texture. When it is done, leave the lid off the pot and allow the rice to cool. Then use the cooled rice in your fried rice recipe. The cooling is optional.).

CUBAN FLUFFY WHITE RICE



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Rice is a staple at our house and goes with almost any meat dish. fluffy white rice is a delicious side dish to serve with all most anything. Somtimes I fry an egg sunnyside-up and serve on top of a mound of white rice. It's great like this for lunch. it's fast and cannot be missed on a Cuban families dinner table.

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c long grain white rice. if possible use jasmine rice
2 1/2 c water
1/4 c olive oil, light
1 clove smashed fresh garlic or 1/2 teaspoonful powdered garlic. garlic is optional but gives it a nice flavor.
1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a heavy pot rinse the rice in cool water twice. Drain all the water. Place the pot on the burner add the two and a half cups water to the rice along with the oil, garlic, and salt. Stir well. Turn on the flame onto medium to high. Just as soon as the rice starts to boil cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to medium to low. cook this way for about 20/25 minutes. Uncover after twenty five minutes stir with a fork and cover again and continue to cook until 35 minutes have passed. Taste to see if you have enough salt. Grains should be fluffy and soft but not mushy. Serve with your favorite meat or chiken dish. Enjoy
  • 2. Cooking time varies with a gas or electric stove. The cooking time above is approximetly correct as I have made rice on both gas and electric stoves.

FLUFFY WHITE RICE



Fluffy White Rice image

Rice is as important as beans in Brazilian cooking; it is always first fried in oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
6 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over a low flame. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Turn heat to high, add 5 cups of water and the salt, stir, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cover. Continue cooking until most of the water evaporates, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add remaining water without stirring, turn heat down very low, and re-cover pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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