Make a perfect pot of rice every time with these ratios.

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What Is The Correct Ratio?

The dish you’re making is important too.

Southern Living How to Cook Rice in a bowl to serve with a serving spoon

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Is it a savory, tender pilaf or a sticky white rice for sushi, for instance?

These ratios are for cooking rice on the stovetop.

For Long-Grain White Rice

Long-grain white rice cooks up fluffy with distinct grains.

Southern Living How to Cook Brown Rice in a bowl to serve

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Varieties include Basmati and jasmine rice.

it’s possible for you to also use another liquid like stock in this 2:1 ratio.

Another Mediterranean favorite, Arborio rice, is used for risottos andcooked until creamy.

Each requires a different ratio of water to rice.

Check the package to be certain.

Generally, you shoulduse 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of brown rice (2:1 ratio).

How To Cook Brown Rice