Kittencal's Perfect Cooked White Rice Soft Medium or Firm

Master the art of perfectly cooked white rice with Kittencal's fail-proof recipe, tailored to suit your texture preference—soft, medium, or firm. This simple yet versatile method uses just four ingredients: long-grain or jasmine rice, water, a touch of salt, and optional butter or oil for a softer finish. The recipe emphasizes key techniques like rinsing the rice to remove excess starch for a fluffier result and allowing it to steam post-cooking for that perfect finish. Ready in about 20 minutes, this rice is the ideal side dish for countless meals, from flavorful curries to hearty stir-fries. Whether you prefer your rice tender and cloud-like or with a bit more bite, this customizable recipe guarantees consistent, delicious results every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (long grain or jasmine)
• 2 cups water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon butter or oil (optional, for softer texture)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch and ensures fluffier rice.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Add butter or oil if using.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Do not remove the lid during cooking.

Step 5

Simmer the rice on low heat for 15-20 minutes. For soft rice, cook closer to 20 minutes; for firmer rice, check at the 15-minute mark.

Step 6

When the cooking time is up, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the remaining steam to fully cook the rice and achieve the desired texture.

Step 7

Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Perfectly cooked white rice is now ready to enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	294.0

Total Fat 4.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10.0mg	0%
Sodium 636.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 2.3IU	0%
Calcium 49.8mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 71.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.8%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 78.7%