How to Cook Rice on the Stove

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

Measure out 2 cups of long grain white rice.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pot and toast the rice for about 1 minute until shiny.

Add 4 cups of cold water to the pot with the rice and stir to combine.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.

Set a timer for 20 minutes and let the rice cook undisturbed.

After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for a few minutes.

To prevent sticky rice, place a clean kitchen towel over the pot to absorb excess moisture.

Fluff the rice with a fork or serving spoon to release steam and separate the grains.

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