How to Cook the Perfect White Rice Using a Pot (Arroz Blanco Boricua)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually more affordable.

Clean the rice before cooking.

Measure 1 cup of long grain rice and transfer it to a container.

Add approximately 1 and 1/4 cups of water to the rice.

Use the 'finger measurement' method to ensure the water level is correct.

Put the stove on high heat and add a little bit of salt and olive oil to the water.

Wait for the water to boil.

Once boiling, add the rice and ensure it is well distributed in the water.

Let the rice boil for 1 to 2 minutes.

Check if the rice is above the water; if so, add a little more water.

Stir the rice occasionally as it cooks, checking for dryness.

Continue stirring until the rice is fully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

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