For 2 cups of rice, the amount of water needed depends on the type of rice and desired texture:
- For typical white rice, the common ratio is 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice, so for 2 cups of rice, use 4 cups of water.
- For slightly less sticky, fluffier rice, use about 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of rice, so about 3 cups of water for 2 cups of rice.
- For long-grain rice types like basmati or jasmine, the ratio is about 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, so 3 cups water for 2 cups rice.
- Some recommend rinsing rice before cooking and reducing water slightly if rinsed.
In summary, for 2 cups of rice, use between 3 to 4 cups of water depending on the rice type and preferred texture, with 4 cups for standard white rice and 3 cups for basmati or jasmine rice for fluffier results.
