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A rustic ceramic bowl filled with fluffy white rice, placed on a wooden table with a wooden spoon, a striped kitchen towel, and a jar of salt in the background

Fluffy White Rice

This Dominican fluffy white rice recipe is a simple, flavorful, and versatile side dish perfect for pairing with beans, stews, or meats. It's made using extra-long grain rice and cooks up fluffy and light every time.
Servings 8
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium-Sized Pot with Lid (Caldero or Dutch Oven)
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 cups long-grain white rice 
  • 4 ¼ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons oil neutral flavor
  • 3 ½ teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized pot, such as a caldero or Dutch oven, combine the water, oil, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. (Optional: preheat the water using an electric kettle before adding it to the pot for faster cooking.)
    4 cups long-grain white rice 
    Medium size pot with oil and salt, step 2 of the Dominican Style Long-grain white rice recipe
  • Put long-grain rice in a bowl or fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This step helps the rice stay fluffy instead of clumping together when cooked.
    3 tablespoons oil, 3 ½ teaspoons salt, 4 ¼ cups water
  • When the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice to the pot. Stir the rice to distribute it evenly in the water. Let it simmer uncovered until the water almost entirely evaporates (about 5-7 minutes).
    4 cups long-grain white rice 
    Medium-sized pot with oil, salt, water, and white rice. Step 4 of the Dominican Style Long-grain white rice recipe
  • Once the water has mostly evaporated, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the rice cook for about 25-30 minutes.
    Medium-sized pot with oil, salt, water, and white rice. The picture shows the water level and how the rice looks before covering it. Step 5 of the Dominican Style Long-grain white rice recipe
  • After 25-30 minutes, open the pot and use a spoon to gently flip the rice, bringing the bottom layer to the top. If the rice is still firm, cook for an additional 5 minutes. Once light and fluffy, remove it and put it on a serving dish.
    Medium-sized pot with oil, salt, water, and white rice. The picture shows the fluffiness of the white rice once it is done. Step 6 of the Dominican Style Long-grain white rice recipe

Notes

  1. Ensure you are using long-grain rice so it comes out light and fluffy, perfect for pairing with Dominican dishes like beans, stews, or meat.
  2. When the rice is done, I take it out of the pot and let the concón crisp up some more. Some people like their concón crispier than others. It will need to cook a bit longer if that is your preference.
  3. Note that the longer the concón stays in the pot cooking with the rice, the thicker and crispier it will become.
  4. My favorite brand is Lundberg's Organic Long Grain White Rice. It cooks perfectly with the water-to-rice ratio in this recipe. It's very versatile and does not have a strong aroma like Basmati and Jasmine.
Author: Lucy
Calories: 370kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dominican
Keyword: Dominican food staples, Easy meal prep recipes, Easy side dishes for families, Kid Friendly, Low-cost meal ideas, Stovetop

Nutrition

Serving: 237g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2482mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg