What Is The Best Way To Cook Rice?

Not As Simple

[{"selector":"#anim-e493aa66-dfdd-49aa-a5ae-a0e1211d82a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Cooking rice may seem easy but for beginners, it can be complicated. You may end up making rice that's mushy or even undercooked. Credits: Unsplash

Best Way To Cook Rice

[{"selector":"#anim-ed9ae8b9-c0b4-4d03-832a-b97d010d6877 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Here is how you can cook rice in the best way possible. Credits: Unsplash

1. Rinse The Rice

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2. Toast The Rice

[{"selector":"#anim-4b1906f3-2127-403e-aaf4-4467d6e5a870 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] For a bit of extra flavour, toast the rice before you boil it. Add some butter and stir the rice until they’re slightly brown. Credits: Unsplash

3. Ratio Of Rice To Water

[{"selector":"#anim-26eb24c6-7a8d-4389-ba14-3aa26e3d61fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The ratio of rice to water is crucial. Add two parts water for 1 portion of rice. Credits: Unsplash

4. Season The Water

[{"selector":"#anim-e1a1dcff-ff73-4e6f-ba9a-734e02bb7531 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] When you start boiling the rice, add a pinch of salt so that the flavour is evenly balanced. Credits: Unsplash

5. No Peeking!

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6. Let It Rest

[{"selector":"#anim-8d54fe96-02fb-43a6-a3a3-d4f37b3cb36b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After it is cooked, let the rice rest for at least 10 minutes. Credits: Unsplash

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