Basmati Rice: This rice is a type of long grain originally from the Himalayan region, mainly from India and Pakistan. Its name "Basmati" comes from Sanskrit and means "aromatic," referring to its unique fragrance that distinguishes it from other types of rice. In Latin America, although it is primarily known as basmati rice, in some countries like Mexico and Argentina it is often simply called "aromatic rice" due to its characteristic smell and flavor. This variety of rice has become popular worldwide because of its light and fluffy texture when cooked, making it ideal to accompany spicy dishes or to prepare traditional recipes like biryani or pilaf.
Basmati rice
How to prepare Basmati rice
Select the rice and place it in a bowl.
Rinse with several changes of water.
Drain.
Pour three times the amount of water over the rice and let it soak for 30 minutes.
Drain completely.
Combine the rice, salt, butter, and water in a pot.
Bring to a boil.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
Lift the lid, fluff gently but quickly with a fork, and cover again.
Cook for 5-10 more minutes until tender.
Ingredients (4)
- Basmati Rice
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Water
Instructions (17 steps)
- 1 Select the rice and place it in a bowl
- 2 Wash with several changes of water
- 3 Drain
- 4 Pour three times the amount of water you have of rice over the rice and let it soak for 30 minutes
- 5 Drain completely
- 6 Combine the rice
- 7 salt
- 8 butter
- 9 and water in a pot
- 10 Bring to a boil
- 11 Cover with a tight-fitting lid
- 12 reduce the heat to low
- 13 and cook for 20 minutes
- 14 Lift the lid
- 15 fluff gently but quickly with a fork
- 16 and cover again
- 17 Cook for 5-10 minutes until tender
Nutritional Information
Calories:
245 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
7g
Fat:
5g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
9mg