Chapter 14 — Food & Cooking
How do I cook rice without a rice cooker?
1 cup rice to 1.75 cups water for white, 2.25 for brown. Bring to boil, cover, reduce to lowest heat, don't peek. 15 min white, 45 min brown. Rest covered 10 min, fluff with a fork.
Follow-up questions
Should I rinse rice?
Yes — removes surface starch, prevents gluey texture. Rinse until water runs clear.
Toast it first?
For pilaf-style rice, yes — toast in oil 2 minutes before adding liquid. Deeper flavor.
Should I rinse rice before cooking?
Yes for long grain and basmati, to remove surface starch and stop clumping. Skip it for risotto and paella where that starch is the point.
Why is my rice mushy?
Too much water, stirring during cooking, or skipping the ten-minute covered rest off the heat that lets moisture redistribute.
People also search
- fluffy rice tips
- brown rice cooking
- pilaf recipe
Related across The Asked