How to cook basmati rice
Ingredient List:
1 cup basmati rice
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups of water (plus more for rinsing)
1 tablespoon butter
Method:
Step 1: Wash and drain rice till water runs clear.
Step 2: In a small to medium sized pot, place washed rice, 2 cups of water water, salt and cinnamon stick on high heat for roughly 10 minutes or until rice is just about cooked.
Step 3: Strain excess water and return the rice back to the pot.
Step 4: Add butter and another 1 cup of water,
Step 5: Gently fluff with a fork.
Step 6: Cover with a lid and steam on a low heat for 10 minutes to 15 minutes (Resist the urge to stir or fluff. Just make sure that your heat is on low).
Serve hot.
Tips: To make this a vegetable rice, simply add 1 cup of peas or frozen veg to step 4.