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Tips & Techniques Cooking Rice: General Liquid to Rice Ratios
Cooking Rice: General Liquid to Rice Ratios

Cooking Rice: General Liquid to Rice Ratios

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*Asian-style Types of Rice*
Rinse well; typically soak; 1 part rice to 1-1.25 parts liquid; cook for 18-20 minutes

*Arborio/Carnaroli Rice*
Do not rinse or soak; 1 part rice to 3+ parts liquid; cook for 18-30 minutes

*Basmati Rice*
Rinsing optional; typically soak; 1 part rice to 1.5-2 parts liquid (depending on texture); cook for 15-20+ minutes

*Brown Rice*
Rinsing & soaking (optional); 1 part rice to 2.5-3 parts liquid; 45+ minutes

*Jasmine Rice*
Rinsing & soaking (optional); 1 part rice to 1.5-1.75 parts liquid; cook for 15-20 minutes

*Long Grain Rice*
Rinsing & soaking (optional); 1 part rice to 1.5 parts liquid; cook for 15+ minutes

*Parboiled Rice*
Rinsing (optional), do not soak; 1 part rice to 2.25 parts liquid; cook for 20+ minutes

*Wild Rice*
Rinse; Soaking (optional); 1 part rice to 3 parts liquid; cook for 40+ minutes