How-To Cook Rice

**** Source: Texas Rice Promotion Association Cook Booklet

14 Minute Fluff Method

Just remember this magic combination: 1-2-1-14
( 1 cup rice,2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 14 minutes cooking time )

as follows:
1. Put 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt, in a large pot with tight fitting lid. Bring to the boil.
2. Add 1 cup rice to the vigorously boiling water, let it return to hard boil.
3. Put lid on tight,turn flame to simmer, and leave without stirring for 14 minutes.
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For Drier rice: Remove lid and let rice steam dry to desired consistency, over the low flame.
For extra-tender rice: Start with 1/3 cup more water and increase the cooking time four or five minutes.
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Variations:
For extra flavor, try adding a bullion cube to the water in which you steam the rice, or use a can of consomme' in place of part of the water in the 14-Minute Fluff Method. Delicious !