Learn How to Cook Rice on the Stove Top so you get the perfect rice every time! Cooking rice on the stovetop has never been easier. This handy “how to guide” comes with a rice to water ratio guide, recipe card, even a nutrition label!

How to Cook Rice on the Stove Top (Perfect Rice Every Time)

Ingredients You’ll Need:

2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain white rice

Low Calorie Rice on the Stove Top

Healthy Rice on the Stove Top Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This recipe can be made ahead of time and then cooled. Then place in an airtight freezer bag or container for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 6 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Add to an oven at 350 degrees until cooked through.

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This perfect stove top rice recipe comes out amazing everytime! Learn how to cook rice on the stove top with this helpful how to guide and recipe card.

Cooking rice on the stove is easy and simple, no fancy cookwear is needed… just a saucepan with a lid (ideally a glass see-thorugh lid).

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Prep Time 0

Cook Time 25

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Chinese, Indian, Japanese

Servings servings

Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain white rice

Instructions

Bring the water and salt to boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the rice and bring to a light simmer.
Cover the pot and turn the heat down low, so that the water stay at a simmer.
After 17 minutes, check to see if the water is all absorbed. If you have a glass lid saucepan just tip it slightly to see if any water emerges. (Rice takes 17-25 minutes to fully cook.)
Remove from the heat and let it sit for another 1-2 minutes to finish absorbing any liquid.
Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Side Dish

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