• Perfect basmati rice: boiling method

close video
Perfect basmati rice: boiling method

For any one who struggles with the absorption method of rice cooking, Jo Pratt suggests boiling basmati rice in the same way as pasta. Watch the video to learn her fool-proof technique.

Always rinse the rice thoroughly in a sieve before cooking. Then add it to a large pan of boiling water. The rice will take 10-12 minutes to cook on a medium high heat. Once it’s ready, drain well and allow to stand in the sieve for 3 minutes. This will help the rice to finish steaming through for a perfect al dente texture. Finally, use a fork to separate the grains and create perfect, fluffy basmati rice.
 

Comments

You need to be logged in to leave a comment

Register

Forgotten your password?
Resend activation

Latest Comment

View all comments (4)

What a pity that South Africans cannot watch your videos!!

psymom psymom Posted 21 Sep 2012 12:54 PM
 

This is ok - but personaly I would suggest some salt be added.- either to boiling water or, niot quite as good - after drained.

Avakyan Avakyan Posted 28 Jan 2011 8:15 AM
 

Hi akis103, are you outside the UK? Unfortunately our video content is only available in the UK due to rights issues.

Celia Good Food Celia Good Food Posted 21 Jan 2011 1:59 PM
 

Why I can not watch this video???

akis103 akis103 Posted 21 Jan 2011 9:54 AM