Perfect Long Grain White Rice (5 Methods)

How to cook long-grain white rice perfectly each time. Here are the instructions for the stove, rice cooker, oven, instant pot, and microwave.

I had many attempts at failed rice until I learned to follow a proper recipe. 

My rice packets all tell me that I should be cooking my rice in a large pan of boiling water and then draining the water after the rice is cooked.  If you follow those instructions you end up with a plate of soggy rice. 

I didn’t know how easy it was to cook perfect rice until I looked into it. 

Not only can you make perfect rice the traditional way in a pan, but you can also make rice very easily in a rice cooker (my favorite way), oven, microwave, and instant pot. 

Video Demonstration

If you’d like to see how easy it is to throw all this together, check out my video where I walk you through the recipe step by step. 

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The Structure Of A Plant Based Plate

Each of the recipes I create fits into my Plant Plate System.  This system incorporates 5 food groups into every meal. 

The 5 food groups are 1) Plant Protein, 2), Leaves, Fruit, And Veg, 3) Aesthetic Additions, 4) Nutrient Packed Carbohydrates, and 5) Taste

This recipe is a nutrient-packed carb side dish, and is not a complete meal.

The diagram below helps you see the 5 different components of a Plant-Based Plate.

Click here to discover more about my Plant Plate System and some of the benefits of eating this way.

Recommended Equipment

Here are the main kitchen equipment tools I have used to create this recipe.

Rice Cooker

Using the rice cooker is my favorite way to cook rice and it is also the easiest.

You can get your rice cooker by clicking here.

Instant Pot

It is possible to make this recipe in an instant pot or a pressure cooker.

I absolutely adore my multi-cooker and have replaced most of my kitchen gadgets with this one device. I use it to pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam, air fry, bake, grill, dehydrate, and make yogurt.

You can get the multi-cooker I use by clicking here. Please note, I bought the 7.5l size and find that a perfect size for all uses.

Instructions

There are several different ways you can cook rice depending on the equipment you have in your kitchen. Choose the cooking method below based on the equipment you have and want to use. My favorite way to cook rice is by using a rice cooker because you just set it and forget it, and the rice cooker isn’t going to be used for something else at the same time.

For Rice Cooker

• Add all of the ingredients to the rice cooker. Turn it on. Your rice cooker should let you know when the rice is cooked and turn itself to a keep warm function.

For Pan

• Add all of the ingredients to the pan, cover with a lid and bring it to a boil.
• Next reduce the heat and let it simmer in low heat.
• Then keep it covered and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

For Oven

• Add all the ingredients to a baking dish, stir and cover tightly with foil and bake.
• Rest for about 5-10 minutes before removing it from the oven and serving.

For Microwave

• Add all the ingredients to a microwave safe dish and stir them together.
• And microwave uncovered.
• Once done, keep covered and let it stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

For Instant Pot

• Add all the ingredients into the instant pot.
• Cook on high pressure.
• Serve with your favorite side dish.

Ways To Use This Recipe

Here are some of my favorite meals that go perfectly with a side dish of white rice: 

• Curry
• Stir-fry
• Roast vegetables
• Vegan chili
• Peas and beans
• Fried rice
• Vegan enchilada rice
• Vegan biriyani

Ingredient Substitutions

• Rice: This recipe will only work with long grain rice.  Short-grain rice needs to be cooked in a different way.
• Flavors: Although this is a plain recipe, feel free to add in your own flavors.  Have a look at my 12 Easy Popular Spice Mix Recipes

Serving Sizes

If you’re following a reduced calorie diet, add ½ cup of cooked rice to your meal to serve one person.  This will give you just over 100 calories. 

Storage

Cooked white rice keeps for up to 4 days in the fridge in an air-tight container. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost it before using it. Reheat it by warming it up gently in a pan, microwave or oven.

Other Nutrient Packed Carbs Dishes Recipes

Here are some more of my favorite Nutrient Packed Carbs Dishes recipes:

• Boiled Baby Potatoes (Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Easy Boiled Potato (Vegan, Gluten Free)
• Crispy Baked Potato Recipe (Best British Secret)

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