Boiled Rice - Two Alternatives

Ingredients

For the boiled rice

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups cold water

For the toasted rice

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 3 cups boiling water

Method: Boiled Rice

Step 1: Measure

Measure 1 cup of rice.

Step 2: Combine

Add to the pan with the cold water.

Step 3: Boil

Bring to the boil on a high heat.

Step 4: Simmer

As soon as the water begins to boil, turn the heat to low and add the lid to pan. Set a timer for 12 mins.

Step 5: Rest and Serve

After 12 minutes, turn off the heat. Leave to rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. Serve.

Method: Toasted Rice

Step 6: Measure

Measure 1 cup of rice.

Step 7: Dry Fry

Add the rice to a heavy frying pan and dry-fry the rice.

Step 8: Brown

Stir regularly until the rice turns golden brown.

Step 9: Cook

Add the boiling water but do not stir the rice. Cook on a high heat for 10 minutes. Top up the water if the rice begins to dry out before it is cooked.

Step 10: Finish

Lower the heat and stir the rice to ensure all the water has boiled away. Serve.