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Basic Saucepan Fluffy Rice

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Follow these instructions carefully to make perfect fluffy white rice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (not converted or instant)
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rice and cook and stir for 1-3 minutes, until some of the rice begins to look translucent. Add water and salt, cover saucepan, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 14-15 minutes until rice is tender. Then turn off heat and let rice stand, covered, for another 15 minutes to steam. Fluff rice with fork and serve. Serves 4

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