Basmati Rice

When it comes to cooking rice, nothing beats a rice cooker. It completely transforms the texture—making the rice fluffier, softer, and perfectly cooked every time. I truly believe the key to perfect basmati rice is having a good rice cooker. I’ll include a link to the one I purchased recently and really love.

In the meantime, here is my simple basmati rice recipe that yields about 4 cups of perfectly fluffy rice!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cup basmati rice
3 cup water
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear (optional).
Add the rice, water, and salt to the rice cooker.
Stir lightly, then start the rice cooker.
Cook until the cycle is complete.
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid closed.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.