To get 2 cups of cooked rice you need about 2/3cup of uncooked rice. Some rice varieties absorb more or less water, but that works for all white varieties and most brown rice.
How to make the most out of leftovers?
- Rice is very absorbent, so leftover rice can become dry if it sits for several days in the refrigerator, even though it is fine to eat. To refresh it, I sprinkle leftovers lightly with water and then cover with a damp paper towel while warming in the microwave. That way, some of the steam permeates the rice and brings it back to life.
A simple technique with an untraditional ratio of water-to-rice along with a few helpful hints ensures fluffy, perfectly cooked rice every time.
The basics can be really helpful.
Case in point: lots of people have asked me how to prepare good rice. An economical pantry staple, rice befuddles many of us, as it often turns out gummy and sticky when it should be light and fluffy.
Usually, all it takes is a little technique tweaking to end up with the perfect pot of rice, whether short, medium or long grain.
I have been meaning to offer a “Rice 101” for a while now, sort of like the versions I have done for quinoa and millet.
Everyone in my family adores a heaping plateful of rice, ideally with a little soy sauce sprinkled on top. In fact, my husband considers this the perfect lunch. So simple but so good.
After a virulent stomach virus recently passed through our family, I had no reason not to finally share my easy how-to. After all, the boys barely ate a thing for three full days and, when they were finally ready to consume something solid, rice was the only thing that appealed.
So, whether you are cooking rice as one of the BRAT sickness staples (I recently had to explain this to my brother－BRAT is an acronym for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast－all of which are easy on the GI tract), or simply want a perfectly prepared side dish or base for your favorite Chinese, Mexican, Thai, or Indian meal, the following technique should set you on the path to perfectly prepared grains every single time.
HOW TO MAKE TWO CUPS OF WHITE RICE PERFECTLY|| THE PERFECT WHITE RICE| CARIBBEAN STYLE
FAQ
How much dry rice yields 2 cups cooked?
What is the yield of 2 cups of rice?
What is the ratio of rice to water for 2 cups of rice?
How much does 2 cups of cooked rice serve?
How many cups of rice make 2 cups of cooked rice?
The most common ratio for rice to liquid is 1 to 2 or 1 cup rice to 2 cups of water which will yield 3 cups cooked rice. The formula is simple: 1-2-3. So if you were cooking 2 cups of rice, you would cook it with 4 cups of liquid to yield 6 cups of cooked rice. Does 1 cup of dry rice make 2 cups of cooked rice?
What should I use to mix in boiled rice?
Adding veggies like carrots is a good way to vary it up. In addition to making the dish more beautiful and colorful, you enjoy the benefits of vegetables.
How many cups does 1 Cup dry rice make cooked?
1 cup dry pre-cooked instant rice, yields 2 cups cooked rice. How much does 1/2 cup dry rice make cooked? The most common ratio for rice to liquid is 1 to 2 or 1 cup rice to 2 cups of water which will yield 3 cups cooked rice. The formula is simple: 1-2-3.
How many cups of rice make a pound?
There are 2 cups of rice in a pound and each cup of dry rice will yield 3 cups of cooked rice (one pound of dry rice will yield 6 cups of cooked rice). How much does 1/4 cup dry rice make cooked? Rice, White, Glutinous – Steamed – (1/4 Cup Uncooked (45g) = 1 Cup Cooked) How much rice does 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water make?