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Boiled and Baked Long-Grain Rice

Recipe information

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    3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice
1 quart salted water
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons milk or water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash well in a few changes of water: 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice.

    Step 2

    Cover with water by 1 inch, and soak for about 20 minutes. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring to a boil: 1 quart salted water.

    Step 3

    Drain the rice, add it to the boiling water, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Test for doneness. The grains should be slightly al dente, or hard in the center. Drain well and mound back into the pot. Heat until just melted: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk or water.

    Step 4

    Pour the butter mixture over the rice and cover the pot tightly with foil or a tight-fitting lid. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes until dry and fluffy.

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