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Foolproof Long-Grain Rice

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The following method is our favorite way to cook long-grain rice—we love the consistency it yields. We learned the technique from some of our Latino and Louisianian colleagues.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4‚ cups, serving 6

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (not converted)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan combine all ingredients and boil, uncovered, until steam holes appear in rice and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes. Cover pan and cook rice over very low heat 15 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

TagsRiceRice & GrainsSideGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianGourmet
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