Parboil Rice Recipe(Quick and Easy)
This parboil rice recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. You can pair this recipe with just about anything. You will only need a few cups of rice and some cold water! The cooking process is painless. So, if this is your first time cooking rice. Don’t worry I’ve got you covered.
Ingredients
- 1 cup parboiled rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the parboiled rice under cold water to remove any excess starch.1 cup parboiled rice
- In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.2 cups water
- Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed parboiled rice to the pot.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot. This will add a delicious richness to the rice.1 tablespoon butter
- Season with salt to taste. You can start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust according to your preference.Salt
- Give it a quick stir, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice and for the flavors to meld together
- After the resting time, fluff the rice gently with a fork.