Struggling to gauge the right amount of rice? Too much means leftovers for days; too little leaves everyone hungry. That changed when my grandmother shared her reliable trick for measuring raw rice per person perfectly.
To get it just right, use half a mustard glass of rice per person. Here's how:
1. Grab a standard mustard glass.
2. Fill it halfway with raw rice.
3. Pour the rice into boiling water.
4. Repeat for each person at the table.
Now you can cook the perfect amount of rice every time! :-)
Simple, quick, and spot-on, isn't it?
Follow the package instructions to finish cooking.
This method is ideal for side dishes.
Want to measure pasta without a scale? Check our tip here for an easy way.
Pair your rice with favorites like garlic and honey shrimp, teriyaki chicken, coconut curry, or Italian chicken.
Rice is nutritious and affordable, but waste is avoidable. Save leftovers for gratins, fried rice, or salads.
This measures the ideal side-dish portion per person.
For risottos or paellas, follow specific recipes.
The standard serving is 60g of raw rice per person—enough to satisfy without excess.
Half a mustard glass holds exactly 60g, roughly equivalent to 3 heaping tablespoons.
It's a practical solution, especially without a kitchen scale.
