How to cook Rice

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups water
  • Cooking Instructions

  1. Bring 2½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, rinse 1 cup rice under cool water.

  2. When the water reaches a boil, add the rice, butter, and salt. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and leave to cook until tender, 20 -30 minutes.

  3. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork, then cover it again with the lid. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

  4. Fluff rice again and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1/2 cup (98grams)
Red Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories109
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8grams                  1%Daily Value
Saturated Fat 0.2grams            1%Daily Value
Polyunsaturated Fat   0.3grams
Monounsaturated Fat   0.3grams
Cholesterol 0milligrams         0%Daily Value
Sodium 1milligrams                0%Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates 23grams   8%Daily Value
Dietary Fiber 1.8grams             6%Daily Value
Protein 2.3grams
Vitamin D 0micrograms   0%Daily Value
Calcium 9.8milligrams       1%Daily Value
Iron 0.5milligrams              3%Daily Value
Potassium 77milligrams     2%Daily Value
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.