
The Easiest and Best Rice Cooker Recipe (Fluffy + Flavorful)
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: One Pot, Too Easy
Description
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain (whole-grain) rice OR brown basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon salt OR Jane’s Krazy Mixed-Up Salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (optional, for extra richness)
- 1.5 cups water (adjust for different rice types)
Equipment
- Rice cooker
- Measuring cup
- Spoon
Instructions
Rinse the Rice
Measure 1 cup of rice using the measuring cup provided. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
Cook the Rice
- Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker’s inner pot.
- Measure 1.5 cups of water using the measuring cup. The general rule of thumb is to use a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water, but you can adjust this slightly based on your rice cooker’s instructions and the type of rice you’re using.
- Pour the water over the rice in the cooker.
- Optional: Add a teaspoon of salt to the rice and water mixture for seasoning. You can also add a tablespoon of butter or oil at this stage to enhance the flavor and texture of the rice.
- Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
- Depending on your rice cooker model, select the appropriate cooking mode. Most modern rice cookers have a brown rice setting. If your cooker offers different settings, choose the one suitable for the rice you’re using.
- Press the start button to begin the cooking process. The rice cooker will automatically adjust the temperature and cooking time based on the selected mode.
- Once the rice cooker completes its cycle and switches to the warm mode (indicated by a light or signal), let the rice sit undisturbed for about 10 minutes. This allows the steam to evenly distribute, resulting in fluffier rice.
- Open the rice cooker lid and use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice, separating any clumps.
- Your perfectly cooked, fluffy and flavorful rice is now ready to be served as a delightful side dish or base for your favorite stir-fries, curries and more.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
Substitutions
Sesame oil, coconut oil or EVOO can be used in place of butter.
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