Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice (long-grain or medium-grain, like basmati or jasmine; short-grain, like sushi rice; or brown rice)

Recipe

1. Rinse the Rice
   Place rice in a bowl. Fill with cold water, swirl with your fingers, then drain the starchy water. Repeat until the water runs mostly clear.

2. Add Water & Cook
   Combine rice and water in a pot using the following ratio based on the rice type:

   • Long/Medium-grain: 1 cup rice to 1 1/3 cups water
   • Short-grain: 1 cup rice to 1 cup water
   • Brown rice: 1 cup rice to 1 3/4 cups water

   Water level should sit about 1/2 inch above the rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Simmer
   Once boiling, stir to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for:

   • Long/Medium-grain: 15 minutes
   • Short-grain: 20 minutes
   • Brown rice: 30 minutes

4. Steam Off Heat
   Listen for the sound to change from bubbling to a flutter. Remove from heat, place a towel under the lid, and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.

5. Serve
   Fluff with a fork and serve as a side or base for your meal.

Nutrition

Estimated Serving Size: 1 cup cooked rice (1/3 of recipe)

Main Macros (per serving)

• Calories: 205 kcal
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Total Fat: 0.4 g

Healthiness Rating: B+ — Pure, clean carbs with minimal fat; neutral by itself, depends on what it’s paired with.

Tagged #rice, #side dish.

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