Unsticky White Rice Recipe

Say goodbye to sticky rice forever! This recipe reveals the secret to achieving perfectly fluffy, separate grains of white rice. The key? Thoroughly rinsing the rice in cold water to remove excess starch. Learn this simple technique and enjoy light, airy rice with every meal. It's foolproof and takes just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 171.1 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Unsticky White Rice

White Rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Unsticky White Rice

Measure 1 cup of white rice and place it in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water, gently agitating the rice, until the water runs completely clear. This may take 5-7 minutes.
Combine the rinsed rice, 2 1/4 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
After 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving. Enjoy!