How to get fluffy rice

[myvot]

I use basmati rice and rince it before I cook it. I also put in a bit of salt when I'm cooking it.

It never comes out fluffy. Its always quite gooey.

Any suggestions for perfect rice

Thanks x

[mike4scuba]

Drain the rice well in a sieve. In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1-3/4 cups water, the rice, and a bit of butter or oil and salt, if you like. Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as the water is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover.

[MarkUKinOrlando]

Rinse it more than once. Once it's cooked, leave it covered for 4-5 minutes then fluff it up with a fork. Try that 😊

[MrsBC]

The gooeyness could be the starch left in the cooked rice if your not rinsing it in boiling water after cooking.

[MariaLynda]

Rinse rinse and rinse again in cold water before you cook it, and maybe use slightly less water to cook it. Sounds like it's going a bit puddeny..

[myvot]

Thanks guys. I'll give it all a go 👍

[Ivegottadream]

In countries which eat a lot of rice it is common to soak it in cold water for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. If I soak my rice drain and cover with fresh water for cooking it always turns out perfectly.

[wanye]

absorption method. 1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water (i use stock)

if its particularly sticky, rinse/soak the rice prior to cooking it to remove some of the starch