**Long-Grain Rice: A Versatile and Flavorful Staple**
Long-grain rice is a versatile and flavorful staple food enjoyed worldwide. Renowned for its distinct, slender grains that remain separate after cooking, long-grain rice is a popular choice for a wide range of dishes. Its delicate texture and mild flavor make it an ideal accompaniment to various cuisines, from classic pilafs and aromatic biryanis to hearty soups and refreshing salads. This article presents a comprehensive collection of long-grain rice recipes, each showcasing the unique characteristics and versatility of this beloved grain. Explore diverse culinary traditions and discover new ways to incorporate long-grain rice into your everyday meals, from simple and comforting to exotic and adventurous.
PERFECT LONG GRAIN RICE
Perfect rice is as easy as 1-2-3.
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Rice and Grains Side Dish Rice Rice Rice and Grains Side Dish Grain Side Dish
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place rice and water into 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until water comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover; continue cooking for 12-15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 3 grams
PERFECT LONG-GRAIN WHITE RICE
Here's the ideal long-grain white rice to water ratio for cooking a flawless pot of white rice-an easy dinner recipe. Learn how to make long-grain white rice.
Provided by Sara Quessenberry
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, 1½ cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18 minutes. (Do not lift the lid or stir!) Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.
FOOLPROOF LONG-GRAIN RICE
The following method is our favorite way to cook long-grain rice-we love the consistency it yields. We learned the technique from some of our Latino and Louisianian colleagues.
Categories Rice Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Party Potluck Gourmet Fat Free Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 4‚ cups, serving 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan combine all ingredients and boil, uncovered, until steam holes appear in rice and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes. Cover pan and cook rice over very low heat 15 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
PERFECT WHITE RICE
It is possible to make perfectly fluffy white rice on the stovetop. Sauteing the rice first helps keep the rice grains separate. Keeping the pot covered for the entire cooking time traps the steam which is necessary for properly cooking the rice, and is very important. The last 5 minutes off the heat allow the rice to finish in the residual steam, without burning the bottom.
Provided by zeebee
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook until rice grains begin to turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown. Add water and salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
UTTERLY FOOLPROOF RICE
You can't go wrong with Sara Buenfeld's foolproof rice recipe
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a roomy saucepan with water, bring to the boil and tip in a heaped teaspoon of salt - the water will bubble furiously. Pour in the rice, stir once and return to the boil, then turn the heat down a little so that the water is boiling steadily, but not vigorously.
- Boil uncovered, without stirring (this makes for sticky rice) for 10 minutes. Lift some out with a slotted spoon and nibble a grain or two. If they're too crunchy, cook for another minute and taste again. They should be tender but with a little bite.
- Drain the rice into a large sieve and rinse by pouring over a kettle of very hot water. Leave to drain well, then tip into a warm serving dish. Serve the rice as it is, or fork through a little butter and parsley to jazz it up.
PERFECT WHITE RICE
Make perfect white rice every time with this recipe from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt and return to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 16 to 18 minutes (check only toward the end of cooking time). The rice should be studded with craters, or steam holes, when it is ready.
- Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and serve.
Tips:
- Use the right type of rice: Long-grain rice is best for this recipe, as it cooks evenly and doesn't get mushy.
- Rinse the rice before cooking: This removes the starch from the rice, which helps to prevent it from sticking together.
- Use the right ratio of water to rice: The general rule is 1 cup of rice to 1 3/4 cups of water, but you may need to adjust this ratio depending on the type of rice you're using.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice: This helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer the rice: This will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from boiling over.
- Do not remove the lid during cooking: This will allow the steam to escape and the rice will not cook properly.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Making perfect long-grain rice is easy if you follow these simple tips. With a little practice, you'll be able to cook fluffy, delicious rice every time. Experiment with different types of rice and cooking methods to find what you like best. Rice is a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes, from simple side dishes to complex pilafs. So get cooking and enjoy!
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