How many of you know how to cook rice properly? Cooking rice might seem to be the easiest task in the kitchen, but it's also easy to turn rice into mush. Here's how to make your grains tastier and fluffier.
Rinse
No matter what type of rice you use, it is important to rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking. This will help reduce the starch content once the rice is cooked.
Soak
Soaking rice in cold water before cooking it will give the rice a softer, fluffier texture.
Stay Away from Salt and Butter
If you are cooking plain unflavored rice, avoid adding butter or salt to your pot. This will ruin the naturally sweet taste of the rice.
Don't Use Stale Rice
If you fine that your rice is taking a longer time to cook than usual, check to see haw old your bag of rise is. Old grains take a longer time to cook and will lose their flavor. Keep your rice fresh. If you consume small amounts, buy small bags to ensure freshness.
Leftover
The best thing to do with leftover rice is to whip up simple fried rice. The grainy cold rice from the fridge makes the dish tastier.
Long Grain
Long grain rice tastes better that short grain, so opt for the longer grain variety when cooking.
Use the Right Amount of Water
Too much or too litter water can ruin your port of rice. Be sure to add just the right amount. For every one cup of rice, use 1 ½ cups of water.
Leave to Cool
After the rice is cooked, leave the cover on the pan, remove it from the head, and left stand for five to ten minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork and serve. This will make the rice nice and fluffy.
