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Chopstick-Ready Rice

By Bon AppétitPhotography by Gentl Hyers
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Gentl & Hyers

This rendition should be sticky enough to hold together lightly, but with defined grains.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups short-grain white rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rinse rice in a sieve set in a bowl, changing water as needed, until water is just slightly milky.

    Step 2

    Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.

TagsRiceRice & GrainsEasyQuickSideDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianSimmerDinnerBon Appétit
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