Plain Boiled Rice
Rice needs no special technique to be cooked, but a few
simple rules will produce perfect results every time.
Do not lift the lid while the rice is cooking. Do not
stir the rice at any stage during cooking or immediately
after it has been removed from the fire. This will ensure
dry and separate grains every time
Ingredients:
275g/10oz basmati or any other variety of long grain
1 tsp butter or ghee
1/2 tsp salt
500 ml water
To make Plain Boiled Rice
Wash and soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
Rice can be boiled in hot water until tender and
then drained until it is light and fluffy.
It can also be pressure-cooked using the measured
amount of water. Usually it is one measure of
rice for two measures of water. Wait for the
whistle to blow once then switch off the stove.
Plain boiled rice can be served with any curry.
Rice can be garnished with fried onion rings or
fresh coriander leaves. Cooked rice can be frozen.
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