How Long to Cook Long Grain Rice
Long grain rice has grains 4-5 times longer than wide. It cooks to fluffy, separate grains perfect for pilafs and side dishes.
How long to cook long grain rice?
Long grain white rice takes 18-20 minutes on stove, 25-30 minutes in rice cooker, or 3-4 minutes in Instant Pot. Long grain brown rice takes 40-45 minutes on stove. Use 1:1.5 water ratio for white, 1:2.5 for brown.
Long Grain Rice Cooking Times
Long grain rice has grains 4-5 times longer than wide. It cooks to fluffy, separate grains perfect for pilafs and side dishes. Basmati and jasmine are popular long grain varieties.
| Method | Cooking Time | Water Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stove (White) | 18-20 min | 1:1.5 | Standard method |
| Stove (Brown) | 40-45 min | 1:2.5 | Longer for brown |
| Rice Cooker | 25-35 min | 1:1.5 | Automatic shutoff |
| Instant Pot (White) | 3-4 min + NPR | 1:1 | Natural release 10 min |
| Instant Pot (Brown) | 22 min + NPR | 1:1 | Natural release 10 min |
How Long to Cook Long Grain White Rice?
Long grain white rice takes 18-20 minutes on the stove. This is the standard rice for most everyday cooking.
Stove Method:
- Rinse rice until water runs clear (optional)
- Combine 1 cup rice with 1.5 cups water
- Add pinch of salt
- Bring to boil over high heat
- Reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly
- Simmer 18 minutes without lifting lid
- Remove from heat, rest 5 minutes
- Fluff with fork and serve
How Long to Cook Long Grain Brown Rice?
Long grain brown rice takes 40-45 minutes on the stove. The bran layer requires more time and water.
- Use 1:2.5 water ratio
- Bring to boil, reduce to low
- Cover and simmer 40-45 minutes
- Check at 40 minutes for doneness
- Rest 5-10 minutes before serving
How Long to Cook Long Grain Rice in Rice Cooker?
Long grain rice takes 25-30 minutes for white and 45-50 minutes for brown in a rice cooker.
- Use same water ratios as stove
- Press start and wait for automatic shutoff
- Let rest on warm setting 5-10 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Long grain white rice takes 18-20 minutes on the stove. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer. Long grain brown rice takes 40-45 minutes with more water.
Long grain white rice takes 18-20 minutes on stove, 25-30 minutes in rice cooker, or 3-4 minutes in Instant Pot. Use 1:1.5 water ratio for fluffy, separate grains.
Long grain brown rice takes 40-45 minutes on stove or 22 minutes in Instant Pot. Use more water (1:2.5 on stove) because the bran layer takes longer to soften.
Long grain rice takes 25-30 minutes for white and 45-50 minutes for brown in a rice cooker. The cooker automatically switches to warm when done.
Long grain white rice takes 3-4 minutes, brown takes 22 minutes in Instant Pot on high pressure. Both need 10 minutes natural pressure release.
Long grain rice cooks to fluffy, separate grains. Short grain rice is stickier. Long grain takes slightly less time and water. Use long grain for pilafs, short grain for sushi.
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