FOOLPROOF LONG-GRAIN RICE

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The following method is our favorite way to cook long-grain rice-we love the consistency it yields. We learned the technique from some of our Latino and Louisianian colleagues.

Categories     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Party     Potluck     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4‚ cups, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (not converted)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan combine all ingredients and boil, uncovered, until steam holes appear in rice and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes. Cover pan and cook rice over very low heat 15 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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