This Is Why You’re Ruining Your Rice When Cooking

How to cook rice

1. Rinse the rice. This helps get rid of extra starchiness that makes the rice stickier than it needs to be. Use a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear.
2. The rule of thumb to cooking rice is the ratio is always 2 parts water to 1 part rice. From there you can adjust based on the instructions on the package.
3. Bring water to a boil. If package instructions suggest adding vegetable oil, swap it out with butter for a more homey flavor.
4. Add the rice once the water is boiling, and then bring it to a steady simmer.
5. Cover the saucepan and then lower the temperature. DO NOT LIFT THE LID! It’s tempting, but the steam is crucial.
6. After around 18 minutes, check the rice. If the rice is cooked and there’s extra water, do not worry! Just simply drain that water by tilting the pan.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork.