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Rice Guide: Generally, White/Jasmine/Basmati rice will produce 3x the amount, Brown rice will produce 2.5× the amount and Wild rice will produce 3.5× the amount.
FAQs
On average, 1 cup of uncooked rice makes about 3 cups of cooked rice. This can vary slightly depending on the type of rice you’re using. Long grain rice tends to yield a bit more than short grain or specialty types.
A common rule is that rice triples in volume when cooked. So for every 1 cup of uncooked rice, expect around 3 cups of cooked rice. This works for most white, jasmine, and basmati rice varieties.
Not exactly—brown rice usually yields a bit less than white rice. For 1 cup of uncooked brown rice, you’ll get about 2 1/2 cups of cooked rice. The bran layer in brown rice absorbs water differently than white rice.
A good serving size is about 1/2 cup of cooked rice per person if it’s a side dish. If rice is the main part of the meal, go for 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked per person. That means you’d need about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of uncooked rice per serving.
Yes, different types of rice expand at different rates when cooked. White and jasmine rice usually triple in size, while sushi rice and brown rice might yield a bit less. Wild rice tends to expand the most—up to 4 times its original size.