Perfect White Rice

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This recipe proves you only need four ingredients and 30 minutes to make perfect white rice to serve at any meal.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 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.
2 Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
3 Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.