How many times a week do you make plain rice? At my house, at least twice. Making it is not very demanding, it’s the right recipe to prepare when you have gastrointestinal problems or simply want something warm and digestible. Our family appreciates it. Be careful, plain rice seems easy but you need to pay attention to the preparation. The water in the pot must be abundant. It should cover the rice by at least three fingers. Should it be put in cold or boiling water? Either way is fine.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz rice
- water (Plenty)
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Grana Padano cheese grated
Tools
- Pot
- Colander
Steps
Riso Gallo arborio HERE on amazonFirst, wash the rice. All great chefs do it to eliminate the starch. Use a large colander and wash under tap water.
Pour the rice into the pot and cover it abundantly with water. Salt it and cover the pot.
As soon as you notice the water is boiling, count about 15 minutes and lower the heat. Add water if necessary and stir from time to time.
Taste the rice after the indicated cooking time (observe the cooking time on your rice package) and drain. Leave a bit of cooking water if you want it soupy.
You can season the plain rice with a drizzle of oil or a handful of grated Grana cheese, and enjoy your meal.
Plain rice cooked simply is beneficial, a dinner saver you can pair with meat, fish, and more. My sister-in-law served it with meat and those who wanted added sauce on top.
Plain Rice
It’s preferable not to extend the cooking time of the rice which should be
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why should you wash the rice before cooking it?
All great chefs wash the rice to eliminate the starch.
Do you put the rice in when the water is cold or boiling?
Either way is fine.
How to season plain rice?
Season the plain rice with a drizzle of oil or a handful of grated Grana cheese, and enjoy your meal.
