How does one cook rice perfectly?

Swirl the pan to combine, do not stir. Bring rice and water mixture to a boil, and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, before reducing heat to low, aiming for a slight simmer. Cook the rice without uncovering the pot for 18 minutes.

1. RINSE THE RICE.

Ugh, I know, rinsing is annoying, but it takes 20 seconds and gets rid of dusty starches that may result in excess stickiness. Just place your rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.


2. ALWAYS REMEMBER 1:2.

For most types of rice, you'll always use a ratio of 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, which you can scale up or down. (Double-check your rice packaging to be sure.) Feel free to swap in chicken or vegetable broth for more flavor.

To cook rice perfectly, you should soak the preferable amount of rice half an hour before cooking. Now boil the rice until its perfectly cooked then strain the excess water covering the lid.