# How to Cook Rice in a Regular Pot

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

## Essential Ingredients and Tools

- Northern rice
- Water
- Thick-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid (prevents excessive steam leakage during cooking)

## Measurements

- Rice: 100ml-200ml per person
- Water: 2 times the volume of the rice

## Instructions

- Rinse the rice
- Add rice and water to the pot
- Bring to a boil over high heat
- **Stir the bottom to prevent sticking**
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to **low**, and cook for 10-15 minutes (depending on your preference for softness). Do not open the lid during this time.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes
- Enjoy :)

![rice_regularPot](./rice_regularPot.jpeg)

## Additional Content

[British people study how to cook rice; I really want to send them a rice cooker!](https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1RW411z7r9)

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