Cooking Rice: General Liquid to Rice Ratios
*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