No Fail Basmati Rice Recipe Two Ways

NO FAIL FOOLPROOF RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a medium to large saucepan with a secure fitting lid (vents closed).
• Bring to the boil (you will see bubbles forming around the lid - do NOT open the lid) and turn off the heat.
• Leave to stand for about 20-25 minutes. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT open the lid at any time until after the 25 minutes is up.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

EASY NO-FAIL PERFECT FLUFFY BASMATI - TEXMATI RICE

Steps:

• If not using the Texmati brand, then rinse rice, in colander under cold running water, until the water runs clear.
• In non-stick pot, place rice and water together.
• Let soak at least 30 minutes.
• Bring to a boil and then turn heat to lowest level.
• Cover pot with tight-fitting foil.
• Cook for 30 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let set for at least 20 minutes.
• Take off foil and enjoy.

PERFECT NO FAIL BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice till water runs clear, drain well.
• In saucepan place water and rice, cover and cook over low-med flame till water looks evaporated and steam holes appear.
• Turn of flame -- DO NOT LIFT LID!
• Leave for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork -- your result will be perfecly cooked rice.

NEVER FAIL PERFECT COOKED RICE

Steps:

• Measure your rice into a pot and cover it with water until the water is apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
• Soak the rice for at least 1 hour.
• Pour off the water and replace with fresh water,again, the water should be apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
• Add 1 tsp of stock powder if using.
• Bring rice to a boil,uncovered, simmer for apprx 7 minutes, keep checking until the kernels are perfect.
• Drain in a sieve and run hot water through it.
• Serve now or return to the pot lid on and keep over lowest stove temp until the rest of your dinner is ready.It can sit like this for up to 10 minutes.

NEVER-FAIL RICE

Steps:

• If you're cooking Dessert Rice use Water.
• If you're cooking Side dish Rice use Chicken Stock.
• Bring the liquid to a boil.
• Add the Rice, when the liquid comes back to a boil reduce the heat to a bare simmer.
• Cover and simmer for 20 min.
• For Brown Basmati Rice simmer 40 min.
• NO PEEKING, YOU'LL SPOIL IT! If you let the heat out it changes the cooking time!
• After the full 20 minutes remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
• A bit of Saffron added at this time is a good idea for side dish rice.