How To Cook Rice

Rice Cooker
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions as water ratios and cook times vary by rice cooker. If rice cooker directions are not available, try the ratios in the Rice Measurement Chart below.

1. To retain vitamins, do not rinse before or drain after cooking.
2. Add rice and water as instructed by rice cooker and stir well.
3. For best texture, soak rice for 20 minutes in water before cooking.
4. Close lid and start rice cooker. Use white rice setting if available.
5. When cooking ends, rice cooker will switch to warm setting.
6. Let stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Stove Top

1. Find desired servings in Rice Measurement Chart below.
2. To retain vitamins, do not rinse before or drain after cooking.
3. Add selected rice and water levels to sauce pan and stir well.
4. For best texture, soak rice for 20 minutes in water before cooking.
5. Close lid, bring water to a boil for just a minute.
6. Reduce to a low simmer for 35 – 40 minutes until moisture is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve.

NOTE: For softer rice, add ¼ cup more water and cook for 5 minutes longer. For firmer rice, add ¼ cup less water and cook for 5 minutes less.
Rice Measurement Chart

Storage Guide

Store in a cool dry place out of sunlight. Refrigerate or freeze to extend the shelf life as needed.

For more cooking tips, visit the Cooking Rice 101 page.