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Fluffy white riceEasy
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Brazilian · Saucepan
A JOY TO MAKE

Fluffy white rice

White rice with every grain separate. A recipe to learn and keep for life.

25 mintotal time
5 minprep time
15 minon the stove
5 minresting

What we'll need

2
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oil or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

1 cup = 240 ml. Measurements follow the original recipe.

Serves 2 people.

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Here's how it's done.

Visual guide for fluffy white rice: Gather the ingredients.
01

Gather the ingredients.

Measure rice and water. Peel and finely chop garlic. Keep a saucepan with a lid nearby.

Visual guide for fluffy white rice: Sauté the garlic.
02

Sauté the garlic.

Heat oil over low heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant and lightly golden, about 45 seconds.

Visual guide for fluffy white rice: Add the rice.
03

Add the rice.

Put rice in the pan and stir for about 1 minute, coating the grains in oil.

Visual guide for fluffy white rice: Add water and cook.
04

Add water and cook.

Carefully add hot water and salt. Once boiling, lower heat and leave the lid ajar. Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes without stirring. The timer reminds you to check at 12 minutes.

Visual guide for fluffy white rice: Rest and fluff the grains.
05

Rest and fluff the grains.

When grains are tender and water absorbed, turn off the heat. Cover and wait 5 minutes. Gently fluff with a fork and serve.

About this recipe and its sources

Use one measure of rice to two of water. Allow about 15 minutes on the stove and 5 to rest; check the grains before turning off the heat.

Recipe adapted by Ponto. Sources checked on 17/09/2026 :

Times are approximate. AI generated images illustrate the steps; check quantities in the ingredient list.