How to Cook Long-Grain Rice on the Stovetop
Do you know How to Make Rice on the Stovetop? This method is simple and easy to remember, and makes fluffy white rice every time. It works well for regular, long-grain rice, which is perfect for serving with this Beef and Peppers Skillet.
Rice is a big staple for our family, and my kids love it. We have a rice cooker, and I use it all the time. However, it’s good to know how to make rice on the stove if you don’t have a rice cooker. My mom always made it on the stove, and she never used a rice cooker.
If you are nervous about making rice on the stovetop, no worries. I got you. This tried-and-true method will become your go-to for making rice on the stove.
Serve Long-Grain Rice with…
- Creamy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
- Mongolian Beef Bowls
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
- Salmon Bowls
- Easy Cheeseburger Bowls
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken
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Tips for How to Cook Long-Grain Rice on the Stovetop
- Make sure to use regular, white long-grain rice. Other types of long-grain rice, like jasmine or basmati, may have a different method for making on the stovetop.
- 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice makes 3 cups of cooked rice.
- Don’t lift the lid while the rice cooks. Using a pan with a glass lid allows you to check the rice without removing the lid.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 6 days.
- Make extra rice for easy meal prep. Leftover rice is perfect for making Easy Ham Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, or Beef Broccoli Fried Rice.
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How to Make Rice on the Stovetop
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This method is simple and easy to remember, and makes fluffy white rice every time.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Side Dish/Rice
Serves: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups regular, white long-grain rice
- 4 cups water
- A dollop of olive oil or a pat of butter
- Salt, a few shakes
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer.
- Next, in a 2-quart saucepan, bring to a boil the rinsed rice, water, olive oil or butter, and salt.
- Turn the heat down to low, place the lid on the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Take off the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes to finish absorbing any liquid.
- When ready to serve, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
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