Thai rice (kow) recipe

Recipe for thai rice (kow) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. The backbone of every thai meal is extra-long-grain rice. The directions below will produce rice that is fluffy but rather dry, ready to soak up lots of soup or curry during the meal.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 cups extra-long-grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups water

How to make thai rice (kow)

• In a deep saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil over high heat. Boil, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cover pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer rice 20 to 25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
• Remove pan from heat. Keep covered and let rice steam for 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Leftover rice freezes well. Package it in 1 or 2 cup amounts in freezer-ready, zipper-style plastic bags.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 33 to 38 minutes
Makes 6 cups

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