Perfect White Rice

This recipe proves you only need four ingredients and 30 minutes to make perfect white rice to serve at any meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 186 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.

Step 2

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.