How to cook rice

Rice is one of the most revered crops in China. In this country, rice is still grown everywhere and served as a main side dish. In other countries, it is also widely popular. Hence the variety of dishes that can be made using rice.

In what dishes does it appear? These are snacks, salads, cereals, soups, cutlets, hedgehogs, and pies. True culinary artists can even prepare pilaf with meat. After all, true pilaf must be cooked properly, otherwise it will turn out to be just regular porridge with meat and spices.

A novice cook should learn how to boil rice so that it turns out tasty, soft, and at the same time crumbly. We will share a few recipes and secrets in this article. So.

What is the benefit of rice

Each grain is a treasure trove of beneficial vitamins and trace elements. Rice contains such minerals as zinc, iron, magnesium, and others. The amino acids present in the product have a positive effect on human health. Vitamins of groups B, PP, and H are well absorbed, as they are quite sufficient in the product.

For people leading an active lifestyle, it is recommended to include this product in the diet, as rice nourishes the body with energy (in 100 g of cereal, 278 kcal), helps to better tolerate physical exertion, and increases efficiency. Rice has one drawback – low protein content (in 100 grams of the dry product, about 7.5 g).

How to cook rice crumbly

It seems that cooking rice can be simpler: just put the cereal in a pot, pour in water, put it on the stove, and the dish is ready. But it is not as easy as it may seem at first glance. The rice may overcook, burn to the bottom of the pot, or remain too hard inside.

To achieve crumbly rice, you need to observe the water-to-cereal ratio, cook for a specific time, and the result will definitely please you.

You need to take 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of drinking water, and salt.

Cooking process:

1. Open the package with the cereal, carefully sort the rice and remove anything suspicious (stones, black grains, plant debris).
2. Wash the cleaned rice well in water. How many times to change the liquid? Rinse the cereal until the cloudy water becomes clear and clean.
3. Transfer the washed rice into a pot with thick walls and fill it with water. Be sure to adhere to the 1:2 ratio.
4. Set a high flame on the stove, place the pot with rice. Do not cover with a lid, wait for the water to boil.
5. As soon as the water starts to bubble, reduce the heat to the minimum and cook the rice for 15 minutes, but it can be a little longer. Be sure to cover the pot with a lid. Add salt.
6. To preserve the natural texture of the grains (as rice is quite tender), stir the product only if there is a great risk of burning to the bottom of the dish.
7. Taste the grains — the rice should remain slightly undercooked, but already quite soft. If it is ready, turn off the stove, press the lid tightly, and let the pot sit for 15 minutes.
8. Serve the hot rice on plates, and present it with a side dish. Enjoy your meal.

How to cook rice in a multicooker

Cooking rice in a multicooker is a pleasure — the grains cook quickly without prior soaking, and the dish turns out very, very tasty. Moreover, you can forget about constant monitoring of the cooking process and frequent stirring; this miracle appliance will do all the work for you.

Take rice and water in a ratio of 3:5, a little salt, and butter.

1. Initially rinse the rice in a deep pot until the water is clear. It is much more convenient to do it this way: pour the rice into a fine sieve, lower it into a container with water, stir several times and drain the liquid.
2. Fill the bowl designed for your model of the multicooker with clean rice, pour in water. Be sure to add salt.
3. Rice dishes are cooked on the "Grain" or "Rice" modes for 20 minutes. Some models of multicookers automatically calculate the cooking time based on the following parameters — grain type, quantity in grams.
4. When the multicooker signals the end of the cooking process, slightly open the lid and add a piece of butter. Close the lid again and let the porridge rest for about 15 minutes.

How to cook rice in the microwave

Only a microwave is at hand, and all the pots are occupied. No worries, we will learn to cook rice in the oven; it will turn out no worse than in a cauldron and perhaps even tastier.

How much food to take? Rice and water are taken in a 1:2 ratio, and a little salt and a bit of butter will also be needed.

1. Rice, cleaned from debris and washed until the water is crystal clear, should be placed in a glass container intended for microwave cooking.
2. Pour cold water (definitely not warm) over the grains, add salt, cover the container with a lid, and place it in the microwave.
3. Keep the rice porridge at maximum power for 5 minutes. Then reduce the power to the minimum (500 watts) and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Turn off the microwave and let the rice porridge sit for 20 minutes under the lid. While the porridge is hot, throw in a piece of butter. Stir.
5. Transfer the warm rice to a serving dish and serve. Bon Appétit.

How to cook rice in a bag

The familiar rice packaged in special cooking bags cooks much faster. Its taste will not differ at all from regular boiled rice, but it is significantly easier and faster to prepare.

1. Pour 1.5 liters of clean water into a pot (its volume should be twice the volume of the liquid). Place it on the stove.
2. Wait until the water starts boiling, then add a little salt and immerse the rice bag.
3. No further actions will be required from you, just keep the fire on the stove (it is recommended to set medium power).
4. After 15 minutes, fish out the rice bag, transfer it to a colander, and wait until the contents of the bag are free of water.
5. Cut the polyethylene with scissors (some manufacturers have made a tear line), transfer the contents to a plate, add butter to taste. Serve.

Do you often cook rice porridge? Which method do you prefer more? Be sure to share your opinion and experience in the comments. We would appreciate it.