A Few Tricks for Perfectly Cooked Rice

Everything you need to know about the preparation of the perfect fluffy rice we have gathered in one place.
Rice is one of those products that is very easy to prepare, but it's even easier to mess up its preparation. Sometimes it becomes too thick and sometimes it gets mushy.
1. You need to know the difference between different varieties of rice.
There are many varieties of rice and it is difficult to remember, but it is important to understand the difference between long and short grain rice. Short-grain rice is very soft and sticky, it is ideal for sushi and other rice dishes that need to retain their shape. Long-grain rice does not stick together and the grains separate easily, so it is suitable for salads and pilaf;
2. The general culinary ratio - 2 parts water to 1 part rice, does not work for all varieties of rice. For example, brown rice usually requires more water than white rice;
3. Always wash the rice before cooking - this will make it less sticky. It applies less to long-grain varieties, but it is not insignificant. Washing removes excess starch on the outside of the rice, which makes it sticky. The rice is washed for a long time in a bowl or a strainer under running water;
4. Do not stir the rice while it is cooking - unless you are cooking a risotto(https://bonapeti.net/recetas/risotto/). That will make the rice starchy, thick and sticky - so avoid stirring;
5. When cooking, use a thick-bottomed pot to protect the rice from burning. The disadvantage of not stirring the rice is, that it can burn. When using a thin metal pot, the bottom will quickly heat up and burn it, the bottom is not heated evenly in a circle;
6. Add a little fat to the rice to prevent the individual grains from sticking together. Add 1 tbsp. vegetable oil to the liquid when cooking, that way the grains will be beautiful and ideal for salads;
7. Don't get lazy and fry the rice to give it a delicate taste. Just heat a little fat, add the rice and fry it until the rice grains are golden and fragrant. Then add water and boil it as usual. The aroma will not be too strong, but it will be enough to make the dish delicious;
8. Don't forget to season the rice with salt! Rice is something like pasta, it contains starch and needs salt. Every time you season rice with salt, whether at the beginning or at the end (it doesn't matter), it makes it tastier.
9. In the last stage of cooking, place a clean kitchen towel under the lid of the dish to absorb the excess moisture and prevent the rice from softening too much. The idea here is that the towel will capture the excess moisture and prevent additional moisture in the rice. Just place the towel under the lid during the last few minutes of cooking and make sure it is not near the heated hob;

10. Allow the rice to rest for about 15 minutes before serving it. Do not remove the towel from under the lid and let the rice stand for a while after it has been cooked. This also applies when cooking in a baking pan - wrap the baking pan immediately after cooking;
11. Brown rice can be prepared like pasta in boiling water to give it a softer texture. Cooking brown rice is not easy, it often turns sticky or overcooked. One way to avoid this is to prepare it like pasta. Just pour it into boiling water and cook until it's done, then strain it and let it stand under a lid for about 10 minutes.
12. But if you're in a hurry, you can always cook rice in the microwave. If you do not have time for culinary temptations, you can quickly prepare a small bowl of rice in the microwave. To do this, add the rice (washed) to the bowl, add a little water and close the lid. Boil the rice for about 10 minutes, then let it rest for about 3 minutes - that's all!
Once you know how to make delicious rice, we recommend you try some of these tried and tested rice recipes(https://bonapeti.com/recipes/rice/).

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