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Chinese White Rice Recipe

Unlock the secret to fluffy, perfectly separated grains of Chinese white rice! This classic recipe, passed down through generations, is the key to amazing fried rice tomorrow and a delicious base for your favorite toppings today. Learn the simple technique perfected in a 70s Chinese cooking class and elevate your everyday meals.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 43 mins
Calories 342.2 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chinese White Rice

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How to Make Chinese White Rice

  1. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for perfectly fluffy rice.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice, 1 ¾ cups of water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. After 18 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for another 10 minutes. Resist the urge to peek!
  6. Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings or use it as the base for delicious fried rice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

25g

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