Simple Fluffy Basmati Rice
Equipment
- 1 Rice cooker
- 1 Fine sieve or colander
- 1 Silicon or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups Regular Basmati rice your rice cooker should come with a measuring cup but if it doesn't the weight in grams is 390.
- 3½ cups Fresh cold water
- splash Extra virgin olive oil or any other oil of your choice - optional
Instructions
- Measure your rice and carefully wash it with fresh water until it's lost most or all of its starch.If you're cooking your Basmati rice on the hob - soak the rice for about 15 minutes before cooking.
- Add the clean rice to the rice cooker, a little oil and the fresh water according to the ratio of 1 cup of rice = 1¾ of water. The oil just gives it a bit of a nicer texture and avoid the grains from sticking together even more.
- Switch on your rice cooker and cook for 15-20 minutes. If it needs a little more time, switch off your rice cooker and let the rice steam for about 5 minutes.If you're on the hob - cook on high for 15 minutes and leave to stand on the side for 5 minutes with the lid on, once the 15 minutes are up. Do a little taste test and give it a bit more "steaming" if necessary.
- Your perfectly fluffy basmati rice is ready to enjoy!Store in the fridge and consume within 3 days - to reheat to the original fluffy texture, add a tablespoon of water to your portioned rice and microwave for a couple of minutes.
