Simple Water to Rice Ratio The first thing you need to know when it comes to cooking ANY of our Instant varieties is that you will use equal amounts of water and rice, for a 1:1 ratio. It’s as simple as that!
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To cook instant white rice on the stove, first boil 1 cup of water in a medium pot, or use chicken or vegetable stock for added flavor. Once the water or stock is at a full boil, stir in 1 cup of instant white rice, and then cover the pot and remove it from the stove. Let it sit on a heatproof surface for about 5 minutes to let the rice fully absorb the water. Then, remove the cover and fluff the rice with a fork to help it get the right texture. Now you can scoop it into a bowl and dig in! To find out how to cook brown rice, keep reading!
Preparing Instant Brown Rice
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1 Bring the water to a boil. Add 1 cup (237 ml) of water to a medium sized pot. Heat the pot on the stove over high heat until it comes to a boil, which should take about 5 minutes.[2]
- A 2-quart (1.9 l) pot usually works well for two servings of rice.
- You can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water if you prefer.
- 2 Stir in the rice and bring the mixture back to a boil. When the water reaches a boil, add 1 cup (200 g) of instant brown rice. Mix it in well, and allow the mixture to cook until it returns to a boil, which should take 2 to 3 minutes.
- If you like, you can add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter or margarine and salt to taste when you mix in the rice to add some flavor.
- 3 Lower the heat and simmer the rice for several minutes. When the rice mixture is boiling again, reduce the heat to low. Place the lid on the pot, and allow the rice to simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4 Remove the rice from the heat and stir. Once the rice is finished simmering, take the pot off the stove. Stir the rice well with a spoon.
- 5 Cover the pot again and let the rice stand for several minutes. Place the lid back on the pot to trap the steam. Allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.
- 6 Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy. When the water is absorbed, use a fork to stir through the rice and fluff it. Transfer the rice to a bowl, and serve it while it’s still warm.
- You can use the rice in any recipe that calls for cooked brown rice.
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FAQ
How much water do I need for 2 cups of instant rice?
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Servings
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Rice
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Water
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2
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1 cup
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1 cup
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4
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2 cups
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2 cups
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6
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3 cups
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3 cups
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How to cook 1 cup of minute rice?
Does instant rice need less water?
Can I substitute instant rice for regular rice?
How much water do you add to rice in Instant Pot?
Most packaged rice will call for a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. For example, 2 cups of water and 1 cup of rice. In the Instant Pot, because nearly no liquid is lost through steam releasing, you can actually use a 1:1 ratio for most rice varieties. So, 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of water – that’s it!
How much potassium is in rice?
Rice is low in fat and a good source of dietary fiber. Rice contains other important nutrients which may include potassium. In many countries, rice is the main staple food. Both pasta and rice are pretty low on potassium. They contain between 30 and 50 mg per half-cup.
How much water do you put in rice?
Finding the Right Rice to Water Ratio Most packaged rice will call for a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. For example, 2 cups of water and 1 cup of rice. In the Instant Pot, because nearly no liquid is lost through steam releasing, you can actually use a 1:1 ratio for most rice varieties.
How do you calculate rice to water ratio?
Discover the time that the rice you’re using needs to cook. Forget about 1:1.5 or 1:2 ratios. The ratio will always be 1 part of rice to 1 part of water + the extra water (to compensate for the evaporation). Use the calculator to find out the total amount of rice and water you need. Never double or triple a ratio that works for you.