How to Cook Perfect Rice, Christine Cushing

I show you how to make the perfect white basmati rice in exactly 12 minutes of cooking. What the difference between white and brown rice is and why basmati rice a long grain is my goto weeknight rice. We also explore additional flavours to spice up this simple canvas. Full Recipe Below: 1 tsp. butter or olive oil ( 5 ml) 1 cup white basmati rice, soaked or rinsed well(250 ml) sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste pinch saffron, optional 1 3, 4 cups water (475 ml) In a small saucep