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Bowl of fluffy perfectly cooked white rice served in a Japanese-style bowl.

Perfectly Cooked Rice

5 from 2 votes
Make soft, fluffy, and fragrant rice every time with this foolproof method. A staple in Asian cooking, this recipe is quick, easy, and works with Japanese, jasmine, or medium-grain rice.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice short-grain, medium-grain, or jasmine
  • 2 ½ cups water adjust depending on rice type
  • ½ teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

  • Rinse rice under cold water until mostly clear.
  • Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot. Let soak for 15 minutes if time allows.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff gently with a fork or rice paddle and serve warm.

Notes

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 cup cooked rice Calories: 205 Carbohydrates: 45g (16% DV) Protein: 4g (8% DV) Fat: 0.5g (1% DV) Sodium: 2mg (0% DV) Fiber: 1g (4% DV) Sugar: 0g Iron: 2% DV Potassium: 55mg (2% DV)
*Note: Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes.*
Author: Sam
Calories: 220kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, korean, thai, Vietnamese
Keyword: asian recipes, chinese recipes, easy rice side dish, fluffy rice recipe, how to cook rice, Japanese rice, perfectly cooked rice, stovetop rice recipe