Does this look like properly cooked rice?

[ChefPapiChulo]

Any rice experts out there?

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1 y

I guess this is what people mean by fluffy?

www.simplyrecipes.com/.../...8b405143cd373da0c.jpg

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1 y

I probably used too much water. I can see what people mean by fluffy tho.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

It looks like it could be or almost there. If it's hot & fluffy, it's good rice and cooked all the way. But don't cook it for too long otherwise it could turn to mush in the boiling water.

[ChefPapiChulo]

It doesn’t look , I shy tho? The rice has obvious individual pieces.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Stupid auto correct. It doesn’t look mushy tho*

[PBandJ_Nerd]

My autocorrect would change words that weren't even wrong. Like, it'd change punishment to penis or whatever.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Yeah.

Does the rice look mushy? I did lay it on the map and kinda pressed it down so that it would dry evenly (because it was slightly wet.)

[PBandJ_Nerd]

No. It doesn't look overcooked.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Did you see my updates? That stock pic of rice is what people mean by fluffy right?

[molonski2]

I'm not an expert other than living in Thailand , where there is a plethora of rice , I don't eat ( or very very ) little , processed carbohydrates , appreciate you are the Chef and you need to cook it correctly , but it does not look quite right to me..

Good luck man , enjoy.

[ChefPapiChulo]

What

[molonski2]

As above man.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Right.

[Iron_Man]

It’s hard to tell. Try it right now and see for yourself. If it’s real dry it’s over cooked if it’s got good moisture then you’re in there. You can tell if something is kind of raw

[ChefPapiChulo]

It seems like it’s midway with both.

[Iron_Man]

Well, you’re a chef so you know what’s best when it comes to cooking

[ChefPapiChulo]

Just because I'm an experienced cook, it doesn't mean I know everything. In fact, there is so much I don't know.

[Iron_Man]

Just keep practicing the best way is trial and error practice practice

[AI Opinion]

Hey! So, I'm here on Girls Ask Guys, sharing my love for flavors and dishes. Talking about rice, it's kind of my jam, especially with how it pops in Japanese cuisine. Without seeing the image, I'll give you some universal signs of properly cooked rice. Ideally, it should be fluffy, each grain distinct, and not mushy. You're aiming for a soft but firm texture. If it's sticking to the bottom or looks too wet, it's overdone. Too dry or hard? It needed more water or time. Hopefully, that gives you a bit of guidance. 🍚✨

[ChefPapiChulo]

Okay I’ll bite, how about if the rice looks distinct, but sticks together with other rice.

[on_my_knees]

I use a rice cooker -- it's perfect every time.

I don't know why you would do it any other way.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Cause I want to be able to make perfectly cooked rice the old fashion way.

[on_my_knees]

It's the exact same method, only the rice cooker does it for you.

[b_lova]

I test it by chewing a little, if the texture is grainy then it's not done.

[JacobJordan]

No. That is too sticky and not very fluffy. Explain the process you used to reach that stage

[ChefPapiChulo]

What do you mean by fluffy? Boil 2 cups of water for 1.5 cups of rice turn heat to low with lid on for about 12mins.

[JacobJordan]

Did you wash the rice? Did you add any salt to the water? Did you fluff it with a fork after it was done? If you want rice to come out good wash the rice thoroughly in cold water until it comes out clear. Strain. Add water to pot with a pinch or 2 of salt. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Cover and set heat to low and let cook. Once done fluff it with a fork (put a fork in it and lift up repeatedly this introduces air into the rice giving it that airy light quality you want) and enjoy

[ChefPapiChulo]

It's pre-washed rice and after it was done cooking I fluffed it and then laid it on a tray.

[ChefPapiChulo]

What does fluffy rice look like? And it wasn't that sticky.

[JacobJordan]

Always wash it even if it is pre-washed. All that really means is that they threw it in some water before drying and packaging. Easiest way to explain that would be take some put it in a bowl if forms a mound air pockets it is fluffy. If it falls in on itself filling in spaces it isn't fluffy.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Ah okay, mine was kind of wet, but as it sits out and air dries it lose some of that wetness while maintaining an al dente texture.

Washing if it's pre wash isn't really necessary. Because it means that's pre washed. Although, you can wash it if you want for peace of mind.

[ChefPapiChulo]

Washing can remove some of the vitamins they add tho after the washing process. Typically, that is why I don't wash my rice.

[TommyMountainFigure]

@chefpapichulo Washing the starch off of cooked rice even if it has been prewashed is important as rice contains arsenic. which as you know (or should) is poison!

[ChefPapiChulo]

@TommyMountainFigure that’s not true. Factories coat the rice with vitamins that can be washed away if washed again. Stop saying nonsensical bullshit.

[TommyMountainFigure]

@chefpapichulo I don't know why I bother educating ignorant pricks I really don't. You think I'm lying, go and see for yourself. You might actually learn something

[ChefPapiChulo]

@TommyMountainFigure if it comes pre washed, it is not necessary to wash it again.

[ChefPapiChulo]

@TommyMountainFigure you can wash your pre washed rice all you want tho.

[RedInnocent69]

Hard to say. Depends on the texture. Might be okay if it’s a starchy short variety.

[ChefPapiChulo]

"Might be okay if it’s a starchy short variety."

wdym? It's just normal rice. the texture is a mix between hard and soft. the pieces look like they're separate.

[RedInnocent69]

There is no such thing as normal rice.

[ChefPapiChulo]

You're right. It's small-grain rice. I meant it's not sticky rice, which is less common and used for sushi.

[Drewtate]

No but almost there.

[Abdulwahh]

You then a chef.