Lapas - Greek boiled rice

5 from 2 votes

Lapas is the Greek recipe for boiled rice, perfect for when you are sick

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Light meal, Lunch

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: serving

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Billie Bitzas

½ cup round grain rice, or sticky, medium grain glutinous rice called glassé (or glace) in Greek (ρύζι γλασέ)
2½ cup water
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp olive oil, optional
fresh squeeze lemon juice, optional

Bring water to a boil. Add salt.
2½ cup water, ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
When water comes to a boil, add the rice and reduce heat to medium. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until the rice is cooked through and is almost mushy. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
½ cup round grain rice, or sticky, medium grain glutinous rice
When most of the water has evaporated and the rice is soft and cooked through, add the olive oil and lemon juice if using. Mix to combine and serve in shallow bowls.
1 tsp olive oil, optional, fresh squeeze lemon juice, optional

Nutrition facts include the optional addition of olive oil.