I want to show you a step by step recipe for how to cook basmati rice. This is a healthy, tasty and uncomplicated side dish for any meat or fish, as well as filling, for example. Remember, everything is not difficult at all!
Cooking description:
The cooking process of this rice is slightly different from the usual one. Pre-soaking helps to make the rice crumbly and delicious. By the way, this rice is great for pies or pies, for example. Even after baking, it does not turn into porridge.
Purpose: For lunch / For dinner
Main ingredient: Cereals / Rice
Dish: Side dishes
Ingredients:
- Rice - 1 Glass
- Water - 2.5 Glasses
- Salt - To taste
- Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. the spoon
Servings: 2-3
How to cook "Basmati Rice"
1. The first step is to soak the rice in warm water. Leave it for 15-20 minutes. This process will rid it of excess starch. 2. Then rinse the rice several times (change the water at least 5 times) until the water becomes clear. 3. Bring water to a boil, add rice, salt and pour in a little oil. 4. Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat. 5. When the rice is ready (the rice is soft and breaks easily), put it in a colander to drain excess water. You can add some rice vinegar. That's it, our basmati is ready.