Need advice on cooking rice?

[SonOfPiper]

Yes people, I have come to the point where I'm using GaG for food advice. So whats the best way to cook rice without it turning into pudding?

[-Zoe-]

It really depends on what kind of rice and brand you have...
some rice doesn't need a lot of water like white "Minute Rice" thats in a box because they easily get soft...
some rice like mixed black/purple, brown, glutinous or wild rice might need more water as the grain is naturally hard and takes more heat and water to get soft..
For your rice, if it turns like pudding, I believe you need to lessen the ratio of water next time.. are you using rice cooker? Because the timing of heat is important too..
I'm always cooking white or jasmine rice and the ratio of water to rice I do is 1:1 without adding anything..

[SonOfPiper]

I use a pot not a rice cooker and the rice is very cheap but if it doesn't turn out right then why do they sell it in the first place

[-Zoe-]

okay, if you use a pot, slow the fire down after it boils (when almost all water in surface evaporates) don't leave in high heat or else it might burn the sides and pudding-like in the middle.. It's all about timing of heat and correct ratio of water..
I believe they sell it because its business, its up to you to choose which one is better... I tried different brands of rice here and each brand I observed isn't the same as the other in terms of taste, smell and ratio of water it needs...
You will be fine, just adjust the water and take note of it.. :) if you're still not satisfied even after adjusting it, maybe try different brand :)

[-Zoe-]

Thanks for mh

[misscoffeehead]

Ok so basically do this:
-1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water
-chuck the rice in the pot
-wash the rice with water (use your hands in a circular motion) and drain the water (do this 3 times)
-4th time put two cups of water to your 1 cup of rice. (Use your fingers to level the rice out flat in the pot)
-chuck on the stove to high heat (wait till it reaches boiling point) and then chuck the stove to low (simmer) check every now and again till water evaporates..
Ta daa.. Easy peasy 😋

[xHeyUx]

Google is your friend (allrecipes. com/howto/how-to-cook-rice/). Basically get the proportion of rice to water correct and it's pretty hard to mess up. A friend who is a diabetic reminds of the dangers of eating too much rice, though. Good luck!

[Luv2BRealExotic13]

Two cups of water for every 3/4 cup of rice and not to stir it once it hits the water, and keep it covered. If you want it fluffier, rinse the grains off a few times before cooking them.

[Goldierocks]

I suggest to ask google. Google knows EVERYTHING

[Anonymous]

hahahahhahah thats so cute xD

[SonOfPiper]

Heh?