Questions tagged [rice]
Questions on rice. Please be specific; different rice cooks differently.
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Should parboiled rice be washed/rinsed before cooking?
Should parboiled rice be washed or rinsed before cooking? If yes, on average how many times it should be washed. Should it be rinsed in water for more than 10 minutes?
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Why do Americans have butter in their rice? [closed]
I just read a few articles about cooking rice targeted at Americans ("take one cup of rice...") and in many comments people mentioned adding butter when they cooked rice. Why? Basic rice is cooked ...
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How to make perfect pearl rice in a rice cooker
This question is specifically about short grain pearl rice.
I recently got a nice Zojirushi rice cooker that has all the bells and whistles, and I've been wanting to use it to prepare perfect rice. I ...
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What is the minimal set of ingredients that English rice pudding can be made with?
While reading the Wikipedia article on rice pudding, my curiosity has gotten the better of me. Clearly, any flavourings, spices, toppings or sweeteners will be optional and the article also explicitly ...
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How long is it safe to store rice horchata for?
I have a recipe for Mexican horchata, which is a kind of smoothie made with rice. However, it doesn't specify how long I can store it for, and as rice can be dangerous if stored incorrectly I don't ...
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Cracked Mexican/Spanish style rice
I've been trying to reproduce my favorite kind of Mexican or Spanish style rice that I find in some restaurants. It is dry and fluffy and seems to be cracked or split open. I've gone through many ...
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Can I use parboiled basmati rice just like ordinary non-converted basmati?
tl;dr Do the cooking time, behavior, taste, and texture of parboiled rice differ significantly enough from non-converted rice such that a simple substitution will yield undesirable results?
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How many wash cycles should I aim for when washing brown rice?
I was told that I'm supposed to keep washing the brown rice with water, empty the pot out, and repeat until the water doesn't become foggy anymore to get rid of the arsenic. For each cycle, I pat, ...
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Lifting the lid on cooking rice - is it such a big deal?
I don't know about you, but some people I know will freak out if I lift up the lid on a pot of cooking rice to stir or check its done-ness. They say "you should never ever ever lift the lid". It is ...
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What are the benefits of "fuzzy logic" in a rice cooker?
I'm considering making the giant leap to a serious rice cooker -- after research, it seems like the Zojirushi is the way to go, even over the venerated Tiger -- but I'm trying to parse out the dozens ...
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Do potatoes and rice lose significant amount of fiber when overcooked?
I overcooked both brown rice and potatoes today, both boiling. The skin on the potatoes was intact even though I overcooked it but too soft. Does that mean the fiber is significantly reduced in both ...
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Sushi using brown rice
I want to make sushi but I'm not going to buy any more rice then I already have, which is brown. my first couple experiments didn't work. What should I do to roll sushi using brown rice?
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If uncooked rice is soaked for 2 days, is it still safe to eat (after it's cooked)? [duplicate]
I completely forgot I soaked the rice on Monday night. It was completely submerged in water. Left at room temperature. If I cook it now, would it be safe to eat?
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Is there a trick for separating still-hulled rice grains?
I make a lot of bulk brown rice so occasionally I'll come across the grain that is still hulled, and chomping down on those is never fun. Is there a quick way to separate those from the rest of the ...
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Which type of UK supermarket rice is closest to Philippine rice?
I have visted the Philippines twice and had many delicious dishes served with the most amazing slightly-sticky rice.
Which type/variety of rice, which is readily available in UK supermarkets, is ...
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What kind of domestic use machine is needed for preparing Brown Rice from Paddy?
The brown rice is extremely expensive here so I was wondering if it is possible to get some machine for converting Paddy into Brown rice at home?
What prerequisites need to be fulfilled for the ...
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Why should (or shouldn't) we wash rice before cooking?
There are pretty confusing articles on this topic on the internet.
Some suggest that we should wash them to remove starch, talc, etc. Some suggest that we should not wash them because they are ...
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Found a kind of worm in my rice bag, what should I do? [duplicate]
I poured some rice from a bag into a glass and noticed there was a worm(which looked like the rice) moving around in the rice.
How did it get there, would it have been packed in or would it have ...
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Reheating rice for 25 guests
I am having a party. I have no rice cooker. I plan on cooking the rice the day before. Is it possible to reheat it and have it taste good? How to?
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Coconut rice; should it taste like coconut?
I made coconut rice yesterday with a simple recipe (coconut milk, water, tsp sugar, pinch of salt, rice, all in the rice cooker).
I was a little bit underwhelmed by the output; the rice was cooked ...
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Adding uncooked rice to a slow-cooked stir fry
I'd like to make this slow-cooked chicken stir fry recipe.
It is suggested that it be served with rice. But I know rice itself can be made in a slow-cooker. If I don't mind having the rice already ...
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What was a black substance on the surface of cooked brown rice?
We had some brown rice that we cooked in tap water, and when it was done, there was something black or dark gray with a clay-like consistency on the surface of the rice. Around the edge of the pot it ...
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How long will a refrigerated risotto stay safe to eat? [duplicate]
First time posting here.
I made a risotto Sunday (Arborio rice, butter, onion, white wine, chicken stock, mushrooms, asparagus, peas, turmeric, lemon, parmesan).
It's been refrigerated since ...
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How to keep biryani hot and moist for a long time
I am looking forward to opening a biryani stall in my area, but my supplier of prepared biryani is far away. What method can I adopt to keep biryani rice fluffy, moist and hot for longer period of ...
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Must rice always be cooked with some oil or lard?
I'm a totally amateur "cook" and I was always taught that before I cook rice, I have to add some oil or lard to it and cook in that.
But why is it necessary? Once I forgot it and everything was the ...
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How can I mimic glutinous rice inexpensively in Latin America?
I know that certain rice should be bought for cooking meals like sushi (glutinous rice which is almost 5 dollars per kilogram). In Latin America the most common rice is about 1 dollar per kilogram.
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How long to warm taco bar dishes in a roaster [closed]
With beef, mexican rice, and refried beans in a roaster that has 3 separator bowls, how long does it take to reheat these taco bar dishes, and what would be the best temperature?
I intend to ...
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Why rinse basmati rice?
Every Indian recipe I see seems to insist on rinsing basmati rice before cooking it. Why, I have no idea, because I never rinse it, yet I can discern no difference between my rice and rice cooked by ...
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What is GABA Rice?
GABA rice seems to command a high premium is only found on Amazon in a few varieties, one by Koshihikari, one by Sempio. Is GABA rice anything but brown rice pre-heated? Is the GABA setting on a rice ...
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Any tips on how to cook gruel?
I like to cook rice gruel every now and then; however I usually encounter a basic problem.
First off, my rough procedure:
Mix (sticky) rice flour and water homogeneously
Pour into cooking pot (...
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Home made Rice Milk that's not slimy or chalky?
I'm wondering if it's possible to make rice milk at home that's similar in texture/taste to Rice Dream rice milk. Most recipes online are really similar to each other, essentially being, blend some ...
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Why cooking times for rice are different in different locations
When I learned to cook rice in the New Orleans area, I used the following recipe:
In a big sauce pan measure 1 cup long grain rice to two cups room temperature water, salt to taste.
Bring to a boil, ...
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Rice cooker not stopping?
I bought a first rice/multicooker Tefal RK8121. I cooked the rice according to the manual.
I put the rice inside and added the steaming tray on top of the rice to steam at the same time (it doesn't ...
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Rice Variety for Puerto Rican Rice?
I recently visited Puerto Rico and was blown away by how consistently good the rice was at restaurants. It appeared to be a medium grain rice very similar in consistency and texture to East Asian ...
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How do I cook rice in a steamer?
I'd like to cook rice in my steamer, if possible. It comes with instructions for a bunch of food types, but doesn't mention anything for rice.
The bottom of the steamer looks like this:
I also have ...
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Best way to cook rice to serve cold later?
I thought it wasn't possible to find a prepared rice that is worth being eaten cold, but I tried a prepared meal from a catering which came with tender and moist rice (even without reheating). Mine ...
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Brown Basmati rice -- How to prevent mushiness?
I have been cooking regular white Basmati for years and have perfected the method to get it to perfection (solid, tender, not mushy).
Recently, I decided to try brown Basmati because I heard brown ...
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Is 1 cup of rice powder equal to 1 cup of uncooked rice? [closed]
Is 1 cup of rice powder equal to 1 cup of uncooked rice? The recipe I am following states, "1 cup rice." I want to use rice flour. Does the density and volume differ?
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What (if anything) Does Superfino Indicate on a Package of Italian Arborio Rice?
Local stores want my first born child for Arborio. I have found much better deals on Amazon. Most packages say "superfino". Does that actually mean anything?
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Cooking and storing rice for a whole week
I work long hours and my commute to work is about 2 hours long, when I get home, I basically grab a bite to eat and sleep.
Recently though I have learned to cook a big portion of a meal to last me ...
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How does black rice cook?
I bought black rice for the first time, and I am unsure what to use it for. It would be helpful if I knew how it behaves when cooked. The info I'm looking for is: (assume fully cooked corns)
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Stir fry rice clumps
I love stir fried rice but can't get close to restaurant quality. Mine seems to clump or turn almost gummy.
What can I do to improve the texture?
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How did I screw up this rice pudding recipe?
I've never made rice pudding before so I tried this recipe, exactly (no frills like raisins or anything).
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups milk
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What makes rice come out chewy and how do you prevent it?
I find that sometimes my rice will come out chewy no matter how much water/more cooking time I add. What makes rice come out chewy and how do you prevent it?
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What is the proper technique for making fried rice? [duplicate]
I've tried my hand at making fried rice a few times now. I seem to be getting these things wrong:
Texture of rice
Browning of rice
I've been cooking the rice, stir frying some veggies, and an egg in ...
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What causes egg-covered puffed rice cakes to become soft when pan fried (and how to control it)?
While recently making fried bread slices dipped in egg (both white and yolk), I've run out of bread. Since I've already had everything else prepared, I've decided to go ahead and replace the bread ...
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Pot for cooking long grained white rice on gas range
I do not want to buy a dedicated rice cooker and I have been told by some people that a rounded bottom thick Dutch pot is best for rice cooking on a gas stove I have also heard that a tall aluminium ...
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Does brown rice or white rice expand more when cooked?
Which expands more when cooked: brown rice or white rice?
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Rice Cookery in water containing sugar versus plain water
I need to have a scientific explanation of why rice cooks faster in plain water than water containing sugar. I know the sugar interferes with the gelatinization of the rice, but I would like a ...
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Sushi rice vinegar proportions
So i'm trying to make sushi rice and i know the essential component is the vinegar/sugar/salt mixture (with the optional kombu, which i don't have access to, so i omit entirely). I would like to hear ...
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