Perfect Rice

[steve208]

Ok sorry to bother you all again but i am cooking for my very fussy unappreciative brother in a little while and need to make sure the rice is perfect! Any suggestions?!

[crete]

chinese takeaway

[steve208]

Yes ok i should have expected that!

I try not to eat too many take aways because it costs too much and id rather make food myself!

[crete]

get quick rice from the shops usually turns out well if he is so unappreciative dont have him for dinner the s..

[unruliejulie]

I always use basmati rice steve. Put double the amount of water to rice in, put a tight lid on and dont take it off until its done in roughly around 10-12 mins. It will be perfect. Never fails!

[tingirl]

Yes, that's right - use basmati, double amount of water and a little bit of salt (this helps the grain to stretch, otherwise they just swell and break)

Put the lid on and cook moderate heat for about 15 mins. When most of the water has been absorbed and there are litlle 'tunnels' forming on the surface, remove lid and fluff up the rice and a little drop of olive oil or bit of butter around the inside rim. Put lid back on for about 2 -3mins, then it's ready. Bon apetit.

[heathfield]

Some handy hints here

[violetblue]

On the Internet again, eh, Steve? Still, at least you're thinking of doing something useful. Are you motivated enough to make it? What was the turkey stir fry like?

[WendyS]

Or try this method. Always use Basmati rice rather than the short grained rice which is used for risottos. . Throw it into a large pan full of boiling water. When the water comes to the boil again stir briefly to avoid any rice sticking on the bottom Then boil for 10-12 minutes with the lid off and drain.
Using this method you don't have to continually worry about the water evaporating and burning the bottom of the saucepan.