How to Cook Rice Without Rice Cooker
In making rice, all you need is a pot with lid, rice, and water. I'll teach you the easiest way to make it, answer common questions about it, and share recipes you can make with it!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: How to Cook Rice, Kitchen Hacks
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Chris Cho
Stove Gas or Electric
Pot with Lid
- 2.5-3 cups White Rice Short or Medium Grain
- Water
Rinse rice three times.
Optional: Soak the rice for 1 hour then drain.
Add water for the last time then measure using the knuckle or index finger method.
Place the pot in the stove, cover, and in medium high heat, let it boil.
Once the water starts boiling, set your timer for 10 minutes and let it be. If you see steam coming out, turn the heat down a little.
After 10 minutes, lower the heat to medium low and let it boil for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, keep the pot closed, turn off the heat, and let the rice steam for 5 more minutes.
Now you have freshly cooked rice and you can do just about anything you like with it~