Best Quick And Easy Basmati Rice Recipes

PERFECT, QUICK AND EASY BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Add rice (and salt, if using) and stir. Bring back to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes partially covered, stirring once.
• Drain water well and place back into warm pan, Cover and let sit OFF HEAT until ready to serve. I wait at least 10 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.
• If using an electric stove, you may need to use 2 burners to reduce the heat to a simmer more quickly (one for high temperature, one for medium-low or low).
• Makes plain, fluffy rice. Adjust seasonings as you wish. (Salt, chicken stock, saffron, raisins, almonds etc.).
• Times are for 10 minute cook and 10 minute rest.

QUICK AND EASY BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of water and soak for 30 minutes Bring a litre of water to the boil drain the rice and add with the rest of the ingredients for the rice boil for 5 - 8 minutes The rice should still have a little bite.
• Drain rice and keep warm, seasonings can be removed or left in .
• Heat the oil in the pan and fry the onion for 5 - 10 mins until crispy. Remove and drain.
• Serve rice topped with onions and coriander.