Basmati Rice (Easy Steps, Fluffy Rice Everytime!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Add rice to a small pot and rinse thoroughly under running water until the water is clear and not murkyYou can also rinse using a mesh strainer if you prefer

2. 2

   Add 1 ½ cups of water to the pot with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium-high heat and allow it to come to a simmer

3. 3

   Once water starts to boil, reduce to a low heat and place the lid on. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes*Take a small peek at 15 minutes, if it seems hard or crunchy, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cook for an additional 5 minutes, otherwise move to next step

4. 4

   Turn the heat off and remove the pot from the stove. Keep the lid on and allow to steam for 5 minutes

5. 5

   Gently fluff the rice with a fork and it's ready to serve! Enjoy your fluffy basmati rice with your favorite stew, curry or protein such as sticky tofu or chicken dish