For 2 cups of rice, the general water-to-rice ratio is typically 2:1. This means you should use 4 cups of water for every 2 cups of rice.
However, the exact ratio may vary depending on the type of rice you’re cooking:
- White rice: 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice (so for 2 cups of rice, use 4 cups of water).
- Brown rice: 2.5 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice (so for 2 cups of rice, use about 5 cups of water).
- Jasmine or Basmati rice: 1.5 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice (so for 2 cups of rice, use 3 cups of water).
Make sure to adjust cooking time and check for your rice type to get the best results. If you’re using a rice cooker, follow the instructions specific to your model for water ratios.
A cup of uncooked rice typically yields about 3 cups of cooked rice. This can vary slightly depending on the type of rice and how it’s cooked, but here’s a general guide:
- 1 cup of uncooked rice (e.g., white rice) will usually make 3 cups of cooked rice.
- For brown rice, 1 cup uncooked will usually make about 3 to 4 cups cooked.
For serving sizes:
- 1 cup of cooked rice is generally considered a single serving for one person.
- So, 1 cup uncooked rice (which becomes 3 cups cooked) can serve about 3 people, depending on portion size.
If you need more or less rice, you can adjust accordingly by increasing or decreasing the amount of uncooked rice.
