To my eternal shame, I had some terrible eating habits as a child. Chief among them was my tendency to shun rice. Why? Why did I do this to myself? Was it because I didn’t know how to cook rice?
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Not knowing how to cook something can often render it unachievable and unappealing in terms of your diet. I think my pathetic inability to figure out how to prepare a delish staple enjoyed all over the world must have contributed to my not liking it. Perhaps I had an undercooked batch once and never ventured it again. Whatever the reason, When I finally tucked into some rice at a Thai restaurant well into my high school years (I know…at least I learned, eh?), it was a revelation. Pillowy soft, fluffy and just a little sticky; the perfect backdrop to a buttery Massaman curry. I couldn’t believe I’d eschewed it for so long. After that point, there was no holding me back.
With new found enthusiasm for rice I set out trying to perfect it at home. We’ve decided to spare you all of that hassle and explain the foolproof way to make perfect, pillowy rice every time.
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- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. You may need to do this 2 or 3 times to remove all the excess starch.
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- Cover the rice with double the amount of cold water (in a pot, the water should be about a fingertip higher than the level of the rice).
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- Give the rice a quick stir so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
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- Cover the pot, and simmer on the lowest heat possible for 10-15 minutes. Keep the lid on!
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- Uncover the pot. All the water should be absorbed, and you’ll have perfect, fluffy rice!
FAQs
What is the ratio of water to rice? For basmati and all kinds of white rice, we recommend a ratio of 1:2 when cooking on the stove. So this would mean for every 1 cup of rice, you add 2 cups of water.
Does the rice knuckle trick work? ›
So why does the knuckle method work? Assume you're using your favorite rice-cooking pot. The volume of water between the top of the rice and your first knuckle is always the same. This is roughly the amount that evaporates during cooking if your pot has a diameter around 8 inches (20 cm).
What is the 10 minute rule for rice? ›
Finally, Cho uses the “10-5-5 rule.” That means bringing the rice to medium-high heat for 10 minutes, followed by low heat for 5 minutes, then he turns the heat off to let the rice steam for 5 minutes. And your perfect rice is complete! Of course, the video received 8.1 million times.
What is the ratio of water to rice? ›
For tender grains of rice that easily separate, such as in a pilaf, use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice. You can also use another liquid like stock in this 2:1 ratio. For slightly chewier, fluffy white rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice, or a 1.5:1 ratio.
How many cups of rice for 4 people? ›
One (1) cup raw rice yields 3 ½ cups cooked rice, or enough for 3 light eaters. To be sure you have enough rice, prepare 1 ½ cups raw rice for 3 or 4 people and 2 cups raw rice for 4 to 6 people. Time required to cook a pot of rice? Plan on 30 minutes from the moment you turn on the heat to when the rice is cooked.
How long do you cook rice for on the stove? ›
Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer and cover. Ensure it's simmering and not boiling or the rice can cook too quickly. Simmer until water is completely absorbed and rice is tender – about 15-25 minutes (will depend on size and freshness of rice). Drain off any excess water if there is any (there shouldn't be).
What is the golden rule for cooking rice? ›
What is the golden water-to-rice ratio? For white rice, the general rule is always one part rice to two parts water. An easy way to remember it is to use the 1-2-3 method. One cup of dry rice cooked with two cups of water makes three cups of rice – or about six servings.
What is the pinky trick for cooking rice? ›
Place rice in a pot and rinse with water. Place your fingertip on top of the rice and add water until it reaches your first knuckle. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook for 18–20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
Does the rice trick still work? ›
Submerging a mobile phone or other mobile device which has suffered from water damage into rice to remove the water is popular advice for water damage protection. This technique has not been shown to be effective in repairing them.
How long does 1 cup of rice take to cook in a rice cooker? ›
How long does it take to cook rice in a rice cooker? That depends on a few factors: how much rice you start with, the type of rice and the rice maker model. In general, though, count on 20 to 30 minutes for 1 cup of white rice.
Expert-Verified Answer
1 Rinse the rice. 2 Use the right ratio of water. Add 2 parts water and 1 part rice to a large pot. ... 3 Bring the water to a boil.
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