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How To Make White Rice

How To Make White Rice! An easy-to-make white rice recipe made either on the stovetop or in the rice cooker.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: cuban white rice, cuban white rice recipe, how to cook white rice, how to make white rice, recipes white rice, white rice, white rice recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Jamie Silva

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To cook rice in the rice cooker

  • Add the rice, oil, water, and salt to the rice cooker. Cook according to manufacturer instructions. Fluff with a fork when cooked. Serve and enjoy!

To cook rice on the stove

  • Into a large saucepan, add the oil, water, and salt. Bring to a boil then stir in the rice.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID. The steam is what helps it cook.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Do not uncover yet. Wait about 5 minutes then uncover and fluff with a fork. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg