Easy Crock Pot Rice

Enjoy perfectly cooked rice every time. Crock pot rice makes dinner preparation much simpler. There are many ways to create a mouthwatering meal with this rice.

Reasons to Love this Rice

Crock Pot rice is a convenient way to cook dinner. It allows you to cook multiple dishes at the same time. If you need to use the stove to make a sauce or sauté vegetables this is the perfect way to cook a meal. In addition, if you use an instant pot to slow cook meat and vegetables you can use the crock pot to cook everything at the same time.

Long grain white rice is light. The texture is firm enough to be paired with meat cooked with sauce. It goes with a wide variety of dishes. Cooking rice on the stove can be tricky. If you cook it for too long, it will over-cook. As a result, the rice burns. Under-cooking the rice causes the rice to be crunchy. For this reason, cooking rice over the stove requires some patience.

This recipe is the perfect solution if you are new to cooking rice or if you don’t enjoy making it.

Ingredients

These ingredients can be found at your local market or grocery store. This rice is simple to make with less than 5 ingredients!

Long Grain Rice: Long grain rice has a fluffy texture. Long grain rice is not sticky and it’s very light.

Water: This recipe uses water instead of chicken broth. Chicken broth tends to be salty. Also, it influences the flavor. Water maintains the neutral flavor of a white rice. Pairing this rice with a bold, flavorful main dish provides a balance that prevents the meal from being overpowering.

Sea Salt: Even with a slow cooker it’s important to add salt to the water. Salt plays a part in preventing it from tasting bland.

Room Temperature Butter: Rubbing the inside of the slow cooker with butter prevents the rice from sticking to the bottom. Room temperature butter is easier to work with. Plus, it’s another way to add flavor. Butter is a great option if you don’t have non-stick cooking spray.

How to Make Rice in the Crock Pot

To make this side dish you’ll need to start with a small pot or medium size bowl. Most grains contain dirt or other particles that need to be filtered out. For this reason, measure the rice and transfer it to a small pot. Rinse the rice several times. Draining the water from the pot after each rinse. You’ll notice that the water becomes clearer as you continue to go through this process.

I add heaping cups of rice to the pot because some of the rice gets lost during the rinsing process. Next, spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Avocado or canola oil cooking spray is a great option. Now it’s time to pour the rice into the slow cooker. Cover the rice with water and add salt.

Traditionally rice is cooked with a higher ratio of water compared to rice. However, I tested this rice using more water. In this instance, the rice has inconsistent results. Sometimes, the rice is completely cooked, and the excess water needs to be drained. Sometimes the rice becomes gummy or mushy.

This crock pot rice is wonderful because you have the flexibility to add seasoning to transform the flavor. Cajun seasoning works great with this rice. First, you can start with paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, and 21 seasoning. A 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper works for those who enjoy a subtle level of spiciness. For a more intense flavor use 3/4 teaspoon.

What to Serve with this Crock Pot Dish

Crock Pot Rice is a versatile side dish. I have used this rice to make a variety of dishes. It’s great to serve for dinner with main dishes like air fryer wild salmon, orange chicken, and Chicken Provençal.

In addition, you can use this rice for a quick stir fry. You can find shrimp stir fry kits at the supermarket. It’s easy to make with a single pan. Just 3 simple steps. Cook the stir fry, add the sauce, combine the rice and you have a delicious meal ready to go!

Overall, this rice is easy to make and makes dinner preparation a breeze!

Cooking Tips

Adjust the cooking time as needed: The rice may take a longer time to cook. If the rice is not cooked at the end of the cooking time, add 1/4 cup of water. Set the Crock Pot to High and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Stir Occasionally: Remember to stir occasionally to promote even cooking. Not stirring the rice may cause the seasoning to burn.

How to Store Leftovers:

Store leftover rice in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

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