Cooking time
5 minutes
Instant Basmati Rice
Light, fluffy and fragrant basmati rice. Perfect for a tasty twist on stuffed peppers, rice pudding or savory curries.
Ready in 5 minutes.
Add an exotic yet simple touch to your weeknight meals! Enjoy quick and delicious rice with an aromatic, nutty flavor and fluffy texture using Minute® Instant Basmati Rice. In just 5 minutes, you can have a steaming and fragrant bowl of perfectly cooked rice, great for serving with curries and soups for the family, or even a tasty meal for one.
Our pantry staple Minute® Instant Rice is simply cooked and dried with nothing added but convenience. The only ingredient is Non-GMO Project Verified rice! These slender basmati grains are versatile at mealtime too, no matter whether you follow a Gluten Free, vegetarian or vegan diet.
Did you know? You can cook our Instant Basmati Rice on the stove or in the microwave, meaning meal time just got a whole lot easier. At Minute® Rice, we’re on a mission to make your meals simple, so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying.
Available Sizes
- 12 oz
Cooking time
5 minutes
Allergens
NONE
Nutrition Facts
Dietary Considerations & Product Benefits
- Gluten Free
- Non- GMO Project Verified
- Gluten Free Certified
- No Preservatives
- MSG Free
- Cholesterol Free
- Sodium Free
- Vegan/Vegetarian
Preparation
Stove
| Servings | Rice | Water |
| 2 | 1 cup | 1 cup |
| 4 | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| 6 | 3 cups | 3 cups |
- Boil water.
- Add rice, stir, cover and remove from heat.
- Wait 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
Microwave
| Servings | Rice | Water | Minutes |
| 2 | 1 cup | 1 cup | 6 min |
| 4 | 2 cups | 2 cups | 8 min |
| 6 | 3 cups | 3 cups | 10 min |
- Place water and rice in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover. Microwave on HIGH.
- Wait 5 minutes or until water is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
- Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.
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Lemon Dill Basmati with Cranberries, Pistachios and Goat Cheese
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Cooking Essential
Quick Tip
Instead of cooking your Minute® Instant Basmati Rice in water, try cooking it in a mixture of water, freshly squeezed orange juice and a dash of cardamom instead!
Recipe Idea
For Mediterranean flavor in no time, prepare this tasty Lemon Feta Chicken recipe using chicken breast, Greek seasoning, feta cheese and fresh basil leaves.
