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How Much Water For 2 Cups Of Rice? A Comprehensive Guide

Keesha
This is a quick and easy guide to making the perfect basmati rice. It can then be used in a variety of delicious dishes, or served as a side for many main meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 - 2 tsp fine salt

Instructions
 

  • To start, combine the rice and water in a medium pot. Add a teaspoon of salt and give the ingredients a good stir.
  • Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the rice to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and allow the rice to simmer for 10-12 minutes. Leave the lid on the pot.
  • After your rice has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and leave it to stand for 5 minutes. Keep the lid on the pot.
  • Then, fluff the rice gently using a fork. At this point, you can add more spices and salt if you'd like. Do so while fluffing the rice so that the flavor is incorporated evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1786mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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