It usually takes 15–20 minutes to cook white rice on the stove once the water is simmering, and 30–45 minutes for brown rice, depending on the exact type and method you use.

Quick Scoop

Here’s a simple way to think about how long does it take to cook rice from start to finish (including boiling/steaming time):

  • White long‑grain or basmati: about 15–20 minutes simmering, often plus 5–10 minutes resting off the heat.
  • Jasmine or other white varieties: roughly 13–18 minutes simmering, plus 5–10 minutes rest.
  • Brown rice (long- or medium‑grain): about 30–45 minutes simmering, sometimes plus a short rest.
  • Wild rice blends: around 40–50 minutes simmering.

Most stovetop recipes also suggest letting the rice sit covered for about 10 minutes after the water is absorbed so the grains steam and turn fluffy.

Here’s a compact timing guide in HTML table form, as you asked:

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Rice type</th>
      <th>Typical water ratio</th>
      <th>Stovetop cook time (simmer)</th>
      <th>Rest time after cooking</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>White, long grain</td>
      <td>2:1 (water:rice)</td>
      <td>15–18 minutes[web:1]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered[web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>White, medium/short grain</td>
      <td>1.25–1.5:1</td>
      <td>15–18 minutes[web:1]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered[web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Jasmine (white)</td>
      <td>~2:1</td>
      <td>13–18 minutes[web:1][web:7]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered[web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Basmati</td>
      <td>~2:1</td>
      <td>About 20 minutes simmering after soaking[web:3]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Brown rice (medium/long)</td>
      <td>~2.25:1</td>
      <td>30–45 minutes[web:1][web:3]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Parboiled white</td>
      <td>~2.25:1</td>
      <td>20–30 minutes[web:1]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Wild rice</td>
      <td>~3:1</td>
      <td>40–50 minutes[web:1]</td>
      <td>5–10 minutes covered</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

In everyday terms: if you’re cooking standard white rice for dinner, plan for about 20–30 minutes total from turning on the stove to fluffing the rice; for brown or wild rice, plan closer to 45–60 minutes including resting time.

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