Basmati is a fragrant, nutty-tasting long grain rice grown
in the Himalayas and Pakistan. “Bas” in Hindi language means “aroma” and “mati”
means “full of,” hence the word Basmati — or “full of aroma.” The key to making
basmati rice that is light, tender and fluffy is to rinse it first, otherwise,
the grains will be gummy and stick together. It only takes a minute or two.
Simply place the rice in a bowl with water, and then swish it around to release
any excess starch. The water will be cloudy at first but after several rinses,
it will be clear.
Check out this simple recipe from Once Upon a Chef
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