Ratios by rice
| Rice | Water per 1 cup rice | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| White, long grain | 2 cups | 15–18 |
| White, medium grain | 1 ½ cups | 15–18 |
| White, short grain | 1 ¼ cups | 15–18 |
| Jasmine, white | 2 cups | 15–18 |
| Basmati, white | 2 cups | 15–18 |
| Brown, medium or long grain | 2 ¼ cups | 40–45 |
| Parboiled (converted) | 2 ¼ cups | 20–30 |
| Parboiled, brown | 2 ¼ cups | 25 |
Use a pot with a tight lid. Bring the water to a boil, add the rice, cover, and keep the heat low until the time is up. If the package gives directions, follow them.
How it is calculated
- Water = dry rice × ratio. Same unit for both: cups, or milliliters.
- Cooked rice ≈ 3 × the dry amount.
Worked example
1½ cups of long grain white rice takes 3 cups of water, cooks 15 to 18 minutes and makes about 4½ cups.