Side-dish · Basic

Boiled White Rice

15 min 4 serves 5 ingredients

Boiled White Rice

Ingredients

  • rice
  • cold water
  • salt
  • hot water
  • cold water

Method

  1. 1 Wash the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear and rice flour is removed.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a fast boil with a small amount of salt.
  3. 3 Add the rice to the boiling water and boil for 15 minutes or slightly longer.
  4. 4 Test for doneness by rubbing a grain between your fingers; it should rub away completely.
  5. 5 Drain the rice in a colander and rinse with hot water, then pour cold water over it.
  6. 6 Return the rice to the saucepan, cover, and keep near the heat until ready to serve.