How to cook perfect Basmati rice every time | Restaurant quality & fluffy Basmati rice| Honest Cooks

[@HonestCooks]

Watch the follow up of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXqUiGx-rK94pcU Some of you asked which brand of rice I purchase in the US. After some trials with various brands, this one is my most favorite. amzn.to/3rT9AWd It is flavorful, grains are long & fragrant.

[@davegero36]

What do you season it with ?

[@HonestCooks]

Just salt :)

[@dianfitria7269]

Thank you.. regards from Indonesia ❤

[@pinkyman5155]

@@davegero36 Try 3-4 cloves, 3-4 green cardamoms (split), 2 Bay leafs, 1 piece of Cinnamon stick, and half tsp of cumin seeds, 1tsp salt and half tsp turmeric, add to boiling water and remove before serving. 👍 you’ll get a lovely flavour and colour. Look for Basmati quality 1121 rice.

[@davidgarcia6095]

Don’t stress your self, just add two cups of water per one cup of rice,and let it cook don’t need to stir it,when start to boil lower the fire to low position on the range knob,till is dry in about 20 minute.

[@gillianhutchinson4516]

So the recipe in the video doesn't seem to be complicated either.

[@chandhand6539]

@@gillianhutchinson4516 if you keep stirring most of the time, I grains of the rice tend to break and become mushy. I did that mistake many times before. so adding correct proportions of water will just remove unnecessary stirring and draining.

[@subhajit201]

Not so easy. Same type rice may need different quantity of water based on its age. For example, aged rice need more water, so you follow that rule, you are gonna be left with slightly undercooked rice. Again if the rice is new and not aged, you gonna end up with mushy rice. It is always better to check while cooking because you do not always know the age of your store bought rice.

[@micankusi5062]

2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice will almost certainly give you mushy rice if you cook on low for 20mins. Ratio is 1:1

[@markrolle2527]

@@micankusi5062 it does, that's how I usually cook rice but it turns out gross if you do it with basmati, the way in the video works perfectly and it not complicated

[@karamsaviation2813]

Nice my method for basmati rice is: Rinse the rice until water runs clear then soak rice for at least 1 hour. Then put rice into saucepan, add 1.5 cup water for every cup of rice, then get in high heat. For every cup of rice, I add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp ghee (I really like ghee but you can use butter or olive oil). I also like to add some paprika, coriander powder, and turmeric if I’m making yellow rice. Once rice comes to a boil, give everything a stir, put on low heat, and put a lid on in for 12 minutes. Take off heat and allow to steam for 10 minutes before uncovering pot. This is a traditional method so no need to strain as all water will be absorbed. Enjoy!

[@IshitaDan]

Hey, I tried this method, and it actually worked so well! I took one cup of rice. I didn’t measure my water, but I just added a little over 1 inch as you suggested in the video. I first covered and boiled. Then once it came to a rolling boil as in your video, I open the lid and I stirred 2-3 times in intervals. After 10 minutes, I tasted one grain of rice, and when it tasted almost cooked, I switched off the heat, drained the water and let the rice steam. It turned out SO SO fluffy! I can’t thank you enough for this video 💙💙💙

[@spicesmuggler2452]

the finger method is not good because it is different amount of water depending on the size of the pot.

[@TheDarrenH30]

This was the best rice cooking technique I’ve ever seen. It required no measurements or timers and it came out perfectly. I’m so thankful I tried it and will continue using this method from now on

[@wardwal6369]

bro she just cooked rice....

[@TheDarrenH30]

@@wardwal6369 I agree! But I’ve eaten more crunchy or soggy rice than I care to remember. This was perfect, my friend. Try it and tell me what you think 🤤

[@xeropunt5749]

Note: same amount of water ≠ 1 inch above. AT ALL. At the beginning it is suggested to use same amount of water to rice, then afterwords “make sure it is 1 inch above add & more if needed”. Just forget about “equal amount water” and just stick to “1 inch above” because equal amount of water will come up *short* .…and a dry semi cooked mash. You need a lot of water!!! 1 inch above seems right. Thank you for the recipe 👍

[@lovellytshotshi345]

I tried this technique and it came out so wonderfully, everyone loooved itt. even though it was only rice, it truly tasted and looked amazing. THANK YOU for solving the mystery of perfect rice

[@HonestCooks]

Oh my. This makes me so happy. Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am really glad it helped :)

[@lovellytshotshi345]

@@HonestCooks you're welcome, i only said the truth 😘🌹

[@HonestCooks]

Thank you for your kind words. :)

[@muggle4real]

@@lovellytshotshi345 same!!

[@shameenkalim3452]

For months and months I've been trying to find the right rice recipe and I'm soooo glad I found this one. The rice was perfect!!!!

[@HonestCooks]

So happy you found it helpful :)

[@MariPushpa-jt5qp]

Helpful. Tq u

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

Okay so I found this video last night and finally tried it today and the results were AMAZING!!! I’m 17 and I have struggled to cook rice for a while now like I can make like everything else but I just didn’t get the rice making African gene…. So I came across this video and tried it…. I cooked the rice with broth and once I drained the water out I added some ghee and a few spices I mixed together on top of it and put on aluminium foil to make sure no heat escapes and let it rest for like 10 minutes and the results *chefs kiss* my dad and brother both loved it

[@HonestCooks]

That is fantastic! We are so glad you found the video useful. Good luck on your cooking journey. :)

[@donmiller2908]

I'm glad you figured out how to cook something so simple, but what the hell is a rice cooking African gene? You do realize that rice was first cultivated in Chine right? About 8000 years ago. Then moved to India, the middle east and then Africa.

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

@@donmiller2908 the African gene i was referring to was more the fact that most of us can cook ( key word most ) rice pretty well basmati, jollof ….. wasnt trying to say it came from us

[@lonegaming9891]

Brother use rice cooker its simple and easy

[@kirn3afek]

@@donmiller2908 pasta came from China, but you don't have the same energy defending it. Every continent masters its cooking, even if the main ingredient comes from somewhere else, so calm down.

[@emergnurse]

Of all tutorials on how to make a perfect basmati steamed rice, this is the best! I just made a perfect non-sticky, fluffy basmati rice, and the grains didn’t break. I used Tilda and your instructions still worked very well. The only difference is I soaked it for only 20 minutes(Tilda said 30 mins but I don’t like soaking it for too long) after rinsing it until clear. Thank you so much for sharing! You are awesome! 🙏🏼

[@HonestCooks]

Appreciate your kind words! So glad you found the video useful! Thank you! :)

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

are you kidding me, she said nothing of value : add this amount of water, stir, stop cooking when the grains change color ??? let it sit for 5min. thats not teaching.

[@emergnurse]

@@MrFree-vj8qj i’m not kidding you and this is my opinion. If you want you can directly reply to her and not to my comment. Have a good day.

[@HonestCooks]

@Mr. Free We appreciate your comments but we'd rather you speak kindly to our viewers.

[@cloudbuster77]

@@MrFree-vj8qj agreed, not enough specifics

[@mccormickja]

Finally, a simple method which works! I have struggled with Basmati rice over the years. The low-heat methods are tricky because the lowest heat on an induction hob is extremely low, so it’s hard to gauge the right setting. Thankfully, this method does away with all that nonsense. Thank you so much. :)

[@HonestCooks]

So glad it helped! Thanks John.

[@privateaccount8004]

Im dealing with the same problem. I have an induction hob and when I put it to low heat (number 1) I leave it for 15 min to cook eith the lid on. When I take the lid off is still wet?? Help please🥺

[@ChoJun69]

​@@privateaccount8004too much water or w8 longer. Also should let it steam in itself after you turn off the heat.

[@IytrrvItru]

​@@privateaccount8004use 1 to 1 water to rice ratio , and actually measure the water weight to match the rice weight . Don't do the cup method , it's really not accurate.

[@HonestCooks]

We have added English and Portuguese (Brazil) closed captions. We will be updating Hindi captions as well. Please feel free to comment any corrections you feel is needed in the CC. Thank you for watching! You guys are the best.

[@RonRicho]

Well, I am very happy to report that I made this rice using this method and it really is the best rice I've ever made. Thank you so much for changing my life in a small but significant way. Keep up the good work.❤

[@HonestCooks]

So glad to hear it! Happy cooking! :)

[@JohnConboy1]

I just tried this and it turned out great! I was a bit concerned that the rice might still be a bit too firm after removing it from the heat but I needn't have worried. After letting it steam for 7 minutes like you mentioned, I ended up with lovely fluffy rice. I will be making it this way in future. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@bummmbleqvb4025]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS TUTORIAL WAS SO EASY AND IT TOOK A LOT OF NERVES OFF ME WHEN I FOUND OUT HOW EASY IT WAS TO DO DEFINITELY GOING TO USE THIS AGAIN THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@플래닛도토리]

So i was confused when to drain the water even when the color changed cuz the rice was still hard. But i followed her as it is and it came out reallllly like restaurant quality!!! Thank you thank you!!! 🥳🥳

[@HonestCooks]

So glad to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[@LaOwlett]

Basmati is my favorite rice, but it requires so much more washing than other rice, so make sure you never ever skip this step! My favorite way is to put it into a strainer bag, because the starch likes to go to the bottom.

[@antonboludo8886]

I have notice that as well about Basmati, that it requires more washing.

[@replakcan]

Should I wash it untill the waste becomes clear?

[@LaOwlett]

@@replakcan Yes. :)

[@BenOgorek]

Why do you have to wash it though? There are videos debunking the arsenic warning. Is it just for texture?

[@LaOwlett]

@@BenOgorek Starch on the outside of the rice grain. If you don't want a sticky glob, you need to wash the starch off the grains.

[@seankelly9447]

1 tip i do...once rice is cooked i put it on a plate and put in oven on low heat for 5 mins...gets rid of any moisture.

[@onetwocue]

So for Americans, cook it like pasta. Boil it in Salted water. Taste it til it feels ready in your mouth. You don't want it to have a crunch cause once you drain it it'll stop cooking. Drain it and back to a the pot, that'll help evaporate more water and keep it warm and fluffy. Voila there you go! Same thing with brown basmati rice. From there you can do a bunch. Like add butter/ghee. Saffron infused oil. Do not add anything that is water based. Because the rice will become mushy then.

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

i hate that this was the only way that explained it perfectly 💀💀 i feel so dumb

[@GG-vy1oy]

@@thecatbarkedatthedog1091 Don't be a hater.

[@sandijohnson4630]

Wonderful way to cook basmati. Thanks for the instructions!

[@cldavis33]

Tried this last night couldn't believe it works so well. Absolutely tender and fluffy. I have a book on rice, it uses two methods for basmati. The absorption method and the lot of water method. Both confusing and inconsistent.

[@HonestCooks]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for coming back to share your experience! Happy cooking. ♥️

[@davidebert3247]

Turned out great for Jasmine Rice too! Thank you!

[@arttwa1913]

I tried the technique with jasmine rice and it came out fluffy. I will get basmati rice next time and cook again.

[@RonRicho]

My rice is OK but just that. Not great and certainly not restaurant quality. I'm going to use this method tonight. I will try to remember to post my results here. Thanks for an excellent video.

[@Hydrofobic2001]

How'd it work out for ya? i'm gonna try tomorrow

[@musicflowsnolimits4291]

This is a weird technic but I'll give it a try

[@bigbrown6912]

This recipe is perfect I tried and omg the river turned out amazing thank you for sharing this

[@Ourlovelytwins]

As afghani we never cook basmati rice it get mashed very easily we always use sella rice . Thanks for tip

[@salvadormontes6541]

1:40 i was so into the video it sounded like an 18 wheeler truck honked right in my face and scared me lol. Great video!!!

[@HonestCooks]

Lol, i hear what u mean. Thanks :)

[@bitterstories418]

😊

[@frisbyart]

What did you guys season it with? I simply used salt and it came out great, but if it could come out BETTER I’d love to know.

[@HonestCooks]

We only used salt in this one. But you can temper some oil or butter or ghee with cumin seeds and bayleaf and toss the rice in the fat to make it more delicious! :)

[@ellies1877]

I never cook rice without garlic and a bay leaf and salt

[@NecromancerTO]

Do you add butter or oil to rice before cooking?

[@nicsferatu86]

I just made the tastiest rice ever, first try too, thank you so much

[@HonestCooks]

So happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to write a feedback! :)

[@cldavis33]

BTW...the study and method you referenced, shows this technique removes 70-80% of arsenic in white rice. That is an incredible thing for those who eat a lot of rice.

[@HonestCooks]

Exactly. We explained that in our follow-up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXqUiGx-rK94pcU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

[@nicolemunyeshuli1825]

how long time aprox do you cook the rice like this? how do you make it dry?

[@tatianaroldan3364]

I love Indian Food. I have learned to make it at home. I tried your recipe to make the Balsamic Rice and is delicious.Thank you once again for sharing a short straight to the point and delicious recipe! 🙏👍

[@HonestCooks]

Thanks so much! So glad you tried it and liked it. We hope you'll try more of our recipes and enjoy them just as much! Happy cooking and happy eating!!

[@peaceandlove7824]

@@HonestCooks may I know what seasoning do you use for this recipe? I put just salt and cardamom, I didn’t know if you can add curry while cooking or when you are ready to eat.

[@HonestCooks]

Hi there! In the video I only seasoned with salt. This one is the basic recipe that can be taken further with spices. If you put spices in they water, spices would drain out with the water. I only add bayleaf when I add spices in this method since it gets discarded before serving anyway. If you want to add curry leaves or curry powder,, you can do this by tempering it in fat. To do this, in a separate small pan, add some ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil and when its hot add cumin seeds. Seeds will splutter so be careful. Turn off the gas and remove from heat immediately. Add this ghee or oil to cooked rice on top and mix gently. Your rice should have completed the entire cooking process, including resting time, when you use this tempering method. Hope this helps. :)

[@nosearches8340]

1 to 1.5 no stirring Bring to simmer or boil then lower heat to low and cook till it’s done Then let stand for 10 mins Perfect ride

[@lmesa4213]

I tried this recipe and my rice came out loose and soft! Thank you!

[@gtjkse7yl]

This is the first I made perfect restaurant style basmati rice. Thank you for the video. 👍

[@HonestCooks]

How wonderful to hear that! So glad we helped. 😊

[@elodiethomas4069]

Hello what do you mean by opaque white? ( mine is already opaque when dry) thank you

[@gillianhutchinson4516]

Judging by the video, everything is simple! I'm going to try to cook myself. Thanks!

[@KM-pq7jk]

ends on saucepan diameter. We always put in washed rice and cover by 5/7mm of salted water, bring to boil then turn off heat, put on lid and leave 30 minutes, do not lift lid. After 30 minutes fluff it up, it should be perfect. Use for a garnish or let it cool and dry on open tray for stir fries, egg fried rice etc.

[@UmerBaig-yx2ug]

for everyone questioning the strainer, this is basmati rice. its used for biryani etc in which we absolutely don't need any starch we want smooth and separated rice, that is why we strain it

[@folakeadebari3109]

Thank you so much i just tried it and it was fantastic came out fluffy and nice. And easy Pixy

[@HonestCooks]

Nice. Glad it was. :)

[@onetwocue]

Also basmati type rice contains less gluten. It'll never mush up like white rice unless you boil it for a long time just like pasta. Anything that has starch will just become mush

[@HonestCooks]

Rice does not have gluten in it.

[@andrejdimitrovski1019]

@@HonestCooks he probably meant starch , which he is correct , that's why basmati rice is always recommended when making rice that doesn't stick .

[@Xyllia]

Ah thank you, I have to say I didn't believe it will work, I already messed up a lot of rice today, but this worked perfectly 🥰

[@monaamtbainia4956]

Can you mention the estimated time for cooking rice ?

[@Donkens]

your basmati rice is golden which means you are using sella basmati, its easier too cook it because it can handle more water and have a harder time sticking

[@IqbalContractor]

I haven’t cooked anything so far but by watching your video seems like it’s a most easy and best way to cook rice. Thanks

[@jraykotheanomaly2365]

First time trying it and it worked wonderfully

[@sergioemc2]

Would be nice to have more details… you didn’t say in the video for how long the rice cook until turn opaque white… is the running water for washing cold (I know this is the basic but I think it adds to the recipe)? You started boiling with cold water??

[@HonestCooks]

The cooking time depends on various things like heat & age of rice. So it is best to go by the doneness of the grain. Any aged basmati rice looks a bit translucent. This is why I said cook it till it is opaque white in color. Always start cooking rice in room temp water, as shown in the video. Same goes for washing. Wash with running water from the tap, cold or room temp. Don't wash with hot water. Hopefully it makes sense. If you need more information, please read detailed description on my blog post. www.honestcookskitchen.com/post/basmati-rice-restaurant-quality-perfect-rice

[@jedlimen123]

Thank you so much for this technique! I love basmati rice and can now make it perfect! 🙏

[@johnmiller9219]

i have never seen rice cooked this way . imma try it shortly

[@HonestCooks]

Let us know how it turns out

[@johnmiller9219]

@@HonestCooks was very good!

[@HonestCooks]

So glad to hear it

[@terrym1964]

Worked great for me. No more mushy rice. Thanks

[@patriciahaskins1956]

Until now, I haven't been able to make edible rice even in a rice cooker! This looks so easy. Could it be true? I'm definitely trying this tonight. Your rice is beautiful. Thanks!🌈🌈🌈

[@HonestCooks]

Thanks again. Indeed, it is quite simple yet effective.

[@bushraahamad3479]

So hw was ur rice???

[@oualidtrabelsi5784]

How was it?

[@JoeJoeBenny]

HOW WAS THE RICE PATRICIA

[@Zeno_Ghazt]

Come on Pat we need to know

[@andie215]

Perfect outcome, thanks you. 👏

[@tameradefreitas1428]

Thank you for this video!! I cook all other types of rice quite ok but basmati has been a challenge! I didn't know we had to strain it!! ...also would you happen to know the source of the music for this video? 😊

[@zemekiel]

After rinsing the rice, I always leave it for 2 hours in room temperature water before cooking. It becomes really fluffy and nice... rice... :)

[@HonestCooks]

That's ideal. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@remcap40]

Here in the Philippines, we do not stir rice while being boiled to avoid it from getting soggy unless we're making porridge. Water measurement corresponds to the amount of rice cooked, no extra water to add and rice is not soaked before cooking.

[@HonestCooks]

Depending on the type of rice you're using, this works for medium to short grain. We have a video on that too. Make sure to watch that one if you're interested in rice varieties and how to cook them.

[@leraehinz]

Wow! My mind is completely blown! Definitely trying this tonight!

[@ayupuspawati8876]

Can I steam it instantly in rice cooker instead? And what kind of seasoning in there you put ? Do I need to add some oil to make it silk?

[@HonestCooks]

For rice cooker, use white rice setting. You can add oil or butter and salt.

[@narbellmano4953]

Thank you so much for this recipe ! Excellent !! 👍👍👍

[@HonestCooks]

Thanks for liking! :)

[@thejimmysvideos]

Is it the same for BROWN Basmati rice? I’ve been using your method for white Basmati and it’s perfect! Thank you!

[@HonestCooks]

Hi Jim! How wonderful, thank you for your kind comment. Yes, this method can be used for brown basmati rice as well. Go with 1cup rice to 6 cups water ratio. Most brown basmati rice packets will also have cooking instructions on them. But as a general rule, 1:6 ratio should work! Hope this helps! :)

[@MrsNunswife]

What did you use to flavor it?

[@cherishyang8625]

Can you do the same with brown basmati rice?

[@Blunechi]

whaaaaaat!?!?! i gotta try this

[@prateekkhobragade4974]

wow it was super easy thank you

[@manithtritzky964]

Which is better to use using gas or rice cooker.. I'm first time to do and cook basmati rice..if one cup how many water i will put?😅😅

[@HonestCooks]

This method won't work in a rice cooker. It will work on stove or gas. If you are using rice cooker, follow the instructions on the packaging of your rice. Good luck! :)

[@drsamiph8004]

wonderful I am gonna try this method

[@mood1676]

My rice was mushy, i washed the rice by hand before until water was clear and followed your instructions.

[@HonestCooks]

Did you have enough water in the pot? Also, which variety of rice did you use?

[@mood1676]

@@HonestCooks definitely enough water, it’s basmati rice that i picked up at the local Indian grocery store. If i had to guess if say the stirring of the rice released more starch and broke grains, even though i tried to be gentle. I ended up starting again, putting equal parts rice and water(cold), cooking until boiling, then simmer for about 10 min then let rest. Came out great 🤷‍♂️ idk . I miss my rice cooker 😢

[@HonestCooks]

That's unfortunate it happened with you. Has never happened with me in all my years. When you wash rice, you've to be gentle. When stirring, even more so. And if you overcook the rice, it will obviously be sticky and broken. Not sure what went wrong with you, mate.

[@neilchristopher7520]

Thank you. Now for dinner😊

[@skf369]

What is the estimated boiling time if I soaked the rice? Please - do i have to watch it the whole time until it turns white?

[@HonestCooks]

Estimated time will depend on how high your flame is. If you are medium heat, it should take about 15 mins approx. The best way to know if the rice is cooked through is to check the doneness.

[@silverserpent420]

Uncle Rodger needs to see this 🤭💚

[@HonestCooks]

Yep. Feel free to show it to them.

[@Isairr112]

He'd roast to to oblivion for using way too much water and draining it.

[@HonestCooks]

If only their opinion mattered...

[@lisainnewarknj8313]

Thank you for your leadership!

[@FACEC100]

how long does it take to cook it

[@fedesartorio]

Why bother checking the water level if you're going to strain it anyway? Just asking! I try to cook it as one of the top commenters sugggests and put just the right amount of water and leave it alone, comes out great, but maybe I'm missing something?

[@HonestCooks]

Hi there! I mention checking the water level to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom or nothing burns. This method is rather easy but sometimes people need time getting used to it. Aged basmati rice cooked this way will come out fluffy for sure. The other suggested method is always an option as well. Use which fits well with your needs and skills! :) Happy cooking!

[@Philosjutsu]

If you're just cooking the rice like pasta with the intention of straining the water after a certain point, you dont need to measure water that much. You should also salt the water. You should also let the rice firm up uncovered.

[@MachiriReviews]

Not entirely true. Too little water and the rice doesn’t get a chance to expand. This is basmati, it more than doubles in length when it cooks

[@anthonywilliams3822]

Approximately how long before the rice becomes an opaque color, on medium heat?

[@morloc-d5l]

This is the way to cook Basmati rice. i've been cooking rice for 30 years & Basmati rice is different from the other Asian rice

[@snoowbrigade]

basmati rice is the best rice on the planet, i only eat basmati rice because no other rice compares to the texture or taste.

[@karenrivera9394]

Complete fail for me :(. I’m jut a person that needs times and actual measurements. I overcooked it! I also made two cups of rice and the pot was too small! It fluffed up so much! Hopefully next time I won’t quit trying lol

[@KristiinaBerg]

So how long do you cook the rice without the lid with in bubbly boiling water?

[@pinkyman5155]

@@KristiinaBerg Til the water evaporates, turn off heat then cover with a cloth and replace the lid, the rice will then steam, after 10 minutes the rice will be ready, fluff gently with a folk.

[@everythingvideos24]

I always do the 2:1 ratio with this rice it always turns out perfect. White rice on the other hand the ratio never seems to work.

[@HonestCooks]

We covered some other rice varieties in this video. Be sure to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXqUiGx-rK94pcU

[@stormyn3249]

Came out perfect..... 😊❤

[@anthonykot]

yes.. I rediscovered basmati rice again a few years ago.. cooked it looked at it and asked where have you been ? ..I now call it basmatipants rice..

[@HonestCooks]

That's awesome!

[@coltzi]

from this method rice end up very good and to do it so simple as well. Thanks! :)

[@HonestCooks]

Thank you so much for your feedback. :)

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

would it be possible to add spices like cumin or cardoman to this method? Or would the absorption method be more fitted for spices

[@HonestCooks]

Spices would drain out with the water. I only add bayleaf when I add spices in this method since it gets discarded before serving anyway. If you want to add cumin, you can do this by tempering it in fat. To do this, in a separate small pan, add some ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil and when its hot add cumin seeds. Seeds will splutter so be careful. Turn off the gas and remove from heat immediately. Add this ghee or oil to cooked rice on top and mix gently. Your rice should have completed the entire cooking process, including resting time, when you use this tempering method. Hope this helps. :)

[@thecatbarkedatthedog1091]

@@HonestCooks thank you for replying back to me and I’ll be trying it today….. always struggled with making rice so hopefully this helps

[@ozgundemirr]

so this is almost same as cooking pasta right?

[@yajairaperez4563]

WOW! It worked. It was too easy

[@HonestCooks]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@FrightfurDingo]

My rice is sticking together and the center is a it raw.... how to fix?

[@helenaguardans2166]

More or less how much time would you say it takes until the water boils and we should uncover the pot?

[@HonestCooks]

Depends on how long you soak the rice and the heat level. But normally, on medium flame it takes about 7to 8mins when you can uncover the pot. Better idea is to look for bubbles forming.

[@rmd9746]

The time is based on the bubbles basically

[@robinfox4440]

Thank you! Westerners just don't "get" rice. They don't know the difference between Basmati and Japanese-style sushi rice, and just use the same 1:1.5 ratio sit-and-forget method every time. It's not that simple!! Different grains and styles require different methods!

[@HonestCooks]

I wouldn't say 'westerners don't get rice'. There are fabulous cooks everywhere. And I've seen people struggle with cooking all over. But I totally agree when you say that different grains need different water ratio. Perfect observation! :)

[@loismackenzie7715]

Roughly how many minutes do you boil the rice? I was cooking 1 cup of rice and filled the pot with water to a level one inch above the rice. You say cook until rice becomes opaque, are you suggesting that the rice was transparent before? Mine wasn't. My water almost disappeared under the rice and it was opaque so I took it off...but it's mushy. How long do you boil it and why does it matter how much water you use when you are just going to strain it off anyways at the end? Help!

[@HonestCooks]

The cooking time depends on various things like heat & type of rice. So it is best to go by the doneness of the grain. Any aged basmati rice looks a bit translucent. This is why I said cook it till it is opaque white in color. Hopefully it makes sense. If you need more information, please read detailed description on my blog post. www.honestcookskitchen.com/post/basmati-rice-restaurant-quality-perfect-rice

[@Jay-xz6rw]

The real question that I am not seeing is, what long grain brand/name/type of basmati rise are you using?

[@HonestCooks]

Sorry never got notification for your comment. This is the rice we use (in the US), the link is also in the video description. amzn.to/3zUI6cL

[@LarryGist68]

Absolutely perfect rice!

[@HonestCooks]

Thank you so much

[@patrick7188]

I made these rice ! I bought the rice you have listed it on Amazon ! But after I cooked it come brown ! Now I want to know may why ! Also is there any direferent one that I have to buy to be white !?

[@HonestCooks]

Hey! Sorry to hear that. Seems like you may have bought the Brown rice version. Sometimes sellers on Amazon replace the product in a listing with a new product because that allows them to keep the ratings and comments. Please look for the Taj Basmati White rice. Sorry this happened to you!

[@patrick7188]

@@HonestCooks ok thank you I will try the white one I let You know how it goes these time ! If I need more help I will ask hope you can help me ! Thank you again !

[@patrick7188]

Or do me a favor click on the link you have ! And please verify if that’s the one you use ! Please ! And I’m sorry I don’t know much about these !

[@HonestCooks]

I have the updated link for you. The one is White Rice. In the future, if you dont find Basmati White Rice, you can search on Amazon "Taj Basmati White Rice" This is the link amzn.to/3YMlIJp

[@patrick7188]

@@HonestCooks thank you so much ! And actually that’s a complete different one than that I bough in the old link ! Thank you let me try these I think these will work as it suppose to ! Thank you !

[@bosnjakinjab7615]

What kind of seasoning did you put?

[@HonestCooks]

Just salt.

[@marycharest12]

so east and so good!!!

[@MrJhonesAndMe]

Thank you!

[@tongngoctran12]

Thanks for share

[@JRodMcSniper180]

Life saver, thank you 😭💌✨💗👍

[@HonestCooks]

So glad to hear it 🙌🏾 ♥️