Add 1 cup of rice and stir until the rice becomes translucent around each grain, about 1 minute. Then add 2 cups of a liquid like vegetable stock, chicken stock or water.

First, place 1 cup of rice in a large bowl and cover it with cold water from the tap. Swish the rice in the water with your fingers until the water is cloudy, then pour off all the cloudy water.

Add 1 cup rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir. Then let it boil merrily, uncovered, stirring once in a while, until the rice is tender, about 12 minutes.

Sauté 1 chopped green bell pepper along with the rice and onion and use 2 tsp. fresh thyme and 1 tsp. fresh rosemary instead of the cardamom. Use 1 ⁄ 3 cup toasted chopped pecans in place of ...

For most brown rice: 1 cup rice to 1¾ cups water. If you like firmer, drier rice, reduce the water by a few tablespoons, and pull back on the cook time by a few minutes.

Keep dinner quick, easy and healthy with stir-fried chicken in a savory sauce and veggie-packed fried rice. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

When comparing nutrients, keep in mind that 1/4 cup (about 45 grams) of uncooked rice yields 1/2–1 cup cooked (about 125–250 grams), depending on the variety of rice and cooking method. Here ...