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1 cup dry White Rice Cooked Yield — 3 cups cooked

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1 cup dry white rice = 3 cups cooked

Ratio: 1:3

Overview

1 cup dry white rice yields 3 cups cooked. Ratio: 1:3. Rinse rice 2-3 times before cooking to remove surface starch.

Key Details

  • 1 cup dry white rice = 3 cups cooked
  • Ratio: 1:3
  • 1 cup dry = 185g by weight
  • Cooking method: simmer covered 18 minutes
  • Rinse rice 2-3 times before cooking to remove surface starch

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the cooked yield of white rice helps with meal planning
  • Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
  • Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

  1. 11 cup dry white rice yields 3 cups cooked
  2. 2Cooking method: simmer covered 18 minutes
  3. 3Rinse rice 2-3 times before cooking to remove surface starch
  4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 cup dry white rice yields approximately 3 cups cooked. Rinse rice 2-3 times before cooking to remove surface starch