Basmati rice
A fragrant long-grain rice from India with a slightly nutty flavour and fluffy, separate grains. Rinse until the water runs clear, then cook with a 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio.
Used for
- Indian dishes
- Persian rice
- grain bowls
- side dishes
In the kitchen
- Rinse first.
- Steam.
- Rest after cooking.
Picking it at the store
- Rinse well to remove starch. This is the single biggest thing you can do for fluffier, more separate rice.
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