A Rice Timer That Fills the Pot
This rice timer turns the wait into something you can watch. Choose the type of rice you are cooking and the timer loads the right rice cooking time, then a steady stream of grains falls into the pot on screen. As the countdown runs, the rice level rises from empty toward the rim — when the pot is full, your rice is done and the alarm chimes. It is a simple, visual way to track white rice, brown rice, jasmine and basmati without hovering over the stove.
Rice Cooking Times by Type
- White rice - about 18 minutes of simmering
- Brown rice - 40 to 45 minutes, since the bran takes longer
- Jasmine rice - around 15 minutes for fluffy, fragrant grains
- Basmati rice - roughly 12 minutes for long, separate grains
- Sushi rice - about 20 minutes, then rest before seasoning
- Instant rice - around 5 minutes off the heat
How to Cook Perfect Rice
Great rice comes down to a few steps you can repeat every time:
- Rinse the rice - swirl it under cold water until the water runs clear to wash off surface starch and keep the grains from clumping.
- Get the water ratio right - a good starting water ratio is 1 cup rice to about 1.5 to 2 cups water; white rice and basmati like less water, brown rice a little more.
- Simmer covered - bring it to a boil, drop to a low simmer, put the lid on, and resist lifting it so the steam stays trapped.
- Rest off the heat - when the timer ends, take the pot off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
How to Use the Rice Timer
Tap a preset for white, brown, jasmine, basmati, sushi or instant rice, or type a custom time in the minutes and seconds boxes. The label under the pot updates to match your choice. Press Start and grains begin falling into the pot; the rice level climbs steadily until it reaches the top. Hit Pause to hold the countdown and the grains freeze mid-air, or Reset to empty the pot and start over. You can also press the spacebar to start and pause.
Rice Cooking Tips
- Match the water ratio to the rice — long-grain white and basmati need less water than short-grain or brown rice.
- Always rinse white, jasmine and basmati rice; brown rice benefits from a rinse too.
- Keep the lid on the whole time so the rice steams evenly.
- Let the rice rest after cooking before you fluff it — this finishes the steaming and firms the grains.
- Cooking at altitude or with older rice? Add a splash more water and a few extra minutes.
