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White Rice - Rice Cooker Method

Published: Feb 1, 2025 · Modified: Feb 9, 2025 by admin · This post may contain affiliate links · Nutrition values are estimates only. Leave a Comment

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One of the easiest and most reliable ways to always get soft, fluffy, perfectly cooked white rice is to use a rice cooker. With this method, all you have to do is clean the rice, add the right amount of water, and let the rice cooker do the rest. This method is great for busy kitchens because it doesn't need to be watched all the time. When made in a rice cooker, rice always turns out the same way, whether it's a side dish for curries, stir-fries, or dals.

Ingredients & Notes

You just need 2 ingredients: White Rice and Water.

I use sona massori rice for daily consumption. For the rice cooker method, best result is 1:2 ratio. 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water.

1 cup of white rice yields 500g of cooked rice.

White Rice (Rice Cooker Method)

Perfectly cooked, fluffy white rice made effortlessly in a rice cooker. A foolproof, hands-off method for soft and separate grains.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Servings 5 servings
Calories 169 kcal
ProteinProtein 3 g
FiberFiber 1 g
FatFat 0.2 g
CarbohydratesCarbs 37 g

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker
  • Measuring Cup
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

For White Rice:

  • 1 cup white rice rinsed 2-3 times
  • 2 cups water for cooking

Instructions
 

Prepare the Rice:

  • Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
  • Drain the rice and place it in the rice cooker. Add 2 cups water.

Cook the Rice:

  • Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the 'Cook' setting. Let it cook automatically.
  • Once the rice cooker switches to 'Warm', let the rice sit for 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Final Steps:

  • Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

1 cup of white rice yields 500g of cooked rice.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
White Rice (Rice Cooker Method)
Serving Size
 
1 bowl (100g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
36
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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