For cooking 1 cup of rice, the typical water amount recommended is between 1.5 cups to 2 cups depending on the rice type and cooking method. Most commonly, 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of rice is ideal for stove cooking, which yields fluffy rice. For some types like jasmine rice, slightly less water such as 1.25 cups per cup of rice may be used. Some sources also suggest 2 cups of water per cup of rice for stove cooking for a softer texture. Here are some specifics:
- Standard white rice on the stove: 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water
- Jasmine rice: 1 cup rice to 1.25 cups water
- General stove method often uses 2 cups water per cup rice for softer or different rice types
- Rinsing rice can slightly reduce needed water by about 2 tablespoons per cup of rice
The best practice is usually around 1.5 cups of water for every cup of dry rice for most white rice types cooked on the stove.
