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).
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.