Rice Timer
A ready-to-go timer for rice. Stovetop white rice typically simmers for about 18 minutes after boiling, then rests off heat for 5–10 minutes; brown rice and different rice cookers vary.
Rice Timer settings
About this tool
Perfect rice comes down to timing. For stovetop white rice, the usual routine is to simmer for about eighteen minutes after the water boils, then let it rest off the heat for five to ten minutes so the grains finish steaming. Brown rice and different rice cookers vary, so always check your packet instructions. The Rice Timer helps you keep both stages on schedule with a clear countdown and a chime that cuts through kitchen noise. Start it when you turn the heat down and avoid lifting the lid, then set a second countdown for the rest. Because it uses your device clock, it stays accurate even when you switch tabs to look up a recipe. It is a starting point, not a food-safety guarantee, so check that the rice is tender before serving. Cooking a pizza night side by side? The Pizza Timer covers the oven. For anything else, from boiling pasta to resting meat, the Kitchen Timer lets you pick any duration, and the Online Timer offers quick presets. Explore all of them in the Cooking & tea timers.
Features
- Starts in one click, or adjust the time first
- Accurate even if you switch tabs while it cooks
- A sound plays automatically when time is up
Frequently asked questions
How long should I use for rice?
Stovetop white rice typically simmers for about 18 minutes after boiling, then rests off heat for 5–10 minutes; brown rice and different rice cookers vary.
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