How To Cook Long-Grain Rice Perfectly
Why is it that something seemingly so simple, is incredibly difficult to get right? Cooking long-grain rice should be as simple as cooking oatmeal, without having to end-up with the same sticky, mush-like consistency. But time and again, the act of cooking perfect rice continues to be a strugglesome task. So, how do restaurants cook fluffy rice? We have the tips so that you don’t have to settle for oatmeal-like-rice ever again.
Follow These 10 Steps For Perfect Rice
1). Measure the rice & put the rice into a cooking pan.
2). Add an inch of water over the top of the rice & stir the water around.
* You’ll notice the water turning murky, as starch lifts from rice.
3). Pour contents into a strainer.
4). Repeat steps 2 & 3, four times.
* Multiple rinses are essential to obtaining non-mushy rice.
5). After the final rinse, return the rice to the pot and add the correct amount of measured water and stir.
* It’s a 1:2 ratio of rice to water.
6). Turn the pan to medium heat (not high heat) and patiently let the water come to a boil.
* Do not continue to stir the pot.
7). Once the water boils, watch closely for the water level to dip below the level of the rice.
* Look for a few mounds of rice peeking out above the waterline.
8). Lay a clean kitchen towel over the top of the pot, then put the lid over the cloth.
* This will absorb the excess moisture.
9). Let the pot rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the moisture to redistribute.
10). Use a fork or a rice paddle to gently mix the rice to obtain the perfect fluffy consistency.
Pay attention to detail
As you can see, when it comes to making perfect rice, it isn’t overly complicated. The key is to pay attention to the little details. Rinsing the rice thoroughly, measuring correctly, using a dish towel, and letting the rice sit are all imperative to obtaining the rice results that you desire. Luckily, once you get the hang of cooking long-grain rice correctly, you can incorporate more of this delicious grain into your meals. For instance, try our Rice Vinegar Stir Fry Blend to make a delicious rice & veggie stir-fry!
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