How to Cook White Rice

Get all of my top tips and tricks to cook white rice perfectly every single time. Cooked on the stovetop, it's my go-to side dish for weeknight family meals.

- My Dominican Kitchen

Rice

Main Ingredient:

THE RECIPE

Rice

Water

Salt

Oil

1

2

3

4

Ingredients:

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White Rice

SERVINGS

6

COURSE

Side Dish

TIME

45 minutes

CUISINE

Dominican

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– In a large pot or caldero, over medium-high heat, add oil, salt and water. Bring to a boil.

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Prep

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– Add rice to the pot with boiling water. Lower the heat to medium. Let it cook until the rice has soaked up all the water (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

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– Cover the pot and lower the heat to low. Let it cook for 25 minutes.

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– After 25 minutes, fluff the rice with a large spoon. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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– Serve warm.

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Serve

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