How to Cook Rice at High Altitude (3 Steps)
One-third of Americans live at altitudes above 3,000 feet, where cooking can be a bit more challenging. The higher you go, the drier and thinner the air becomes, so moisture evaporates more readily and water boils at a lower temperature. To prepare rice successfully, you may need to increase both the volume of water and the cooking time.
Instructions
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Follow the standard ratio of 2 cups of water for each 1 cup of dry long-grain white rice when cooking at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. Increase the water by 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup for altitudes above 5,000 feet, adjusting the amount upward as you go up in altitude.
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Cook long-grain white rice for 15 to 20 minutes at altitudes up to 5,000 feet; increase the time incrementally as the altitude increases. Expect rice cooked above 5,000 feet to take 25 minutes or more.
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Adjust as needed, adding more water if it evaporates too quickly and letting the rice cook longer if the kernels seem underdone.
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