Boiling rice....any tips?
22 February 2007, 12:38 PM
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Basmati is best, 10 mins or so then strain, and whilst it's in the sieve, pour freshly boiled water over it to remove any remaining starch.
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Wash it first to remove the starch which will become evident when the water remains clear. Use an equal amount of water e.g 1 cup of rice/1 cup of water and leave until cooked. Don't stir as this makes it mushy.
Better off using a steamer though.
Better off using a steamer though.
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Buy those microwave packets, it comes out perfect every time! I've never been able to cook rice properly. I tried it in the steamer and it was OK, but took ages.
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Put rice in sieve, rinse in cold water, put in suitably sized saucepan (with lid), add boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to boil and reduce to a steady simmer. Put the lid on. Boil for 10-12 mins (depending on rice type, check the packet), stir occasionally, and check it doesn't boil dry. Do not overcook it.
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
22 February 2007, 12:42 PM
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I was always taught two cups of water to one rice.
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22 February 2007, 12:44 PM
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Amazon.co.uk: Tefal VC1000615 3 Tier Ultracompact Steamer Chrome Body: Kitchen & Home
This sort of steamer. Anyone else recommend it,how long does it take?
This sort of steamer. Anyone else recommend it,how long does it take?
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Put rice in sieve, rinse in cold water, put in suitably sized saucepan (with lid), add boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to boil and reduce to a steady simmer. Put the lid on. Boil for 10-12 mins (depending on rice type, check the packet), stir occasionally, and check it doesn't boil dry. Do not overcook it.
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
im no chef but thats exactly what i do...
22 February 2007, 12:46 PM
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Amazon.co.uk: Tefal VC1000615 3 Tier Ultracompact Steamer Chrome Body: Kitchen & Home
This sort of steamer. Anyone else recommend it,how long does it take?
This sort of steamer. Anyone else recommend it,how long does it take?
22 February 2007, 12:51 PM
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Put rice in sieve, rinse in cold water, put in suitably sized saucepan (with lid), add boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to boil and reduce to a steady simmer. Put the lid on. Boil for 10-12 mins (depending on rice type, check the packet), stir occasionally, and check it doesn't boil dry. Do not overcook it.
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
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Put rice in sieve, rinse in cold water, put in suitably sized saucepan (with lid), add boiling water and a pinch of salt, bring back to boil and reduce to a steady simmer. Put the lid on. Boil for 10-12 mins (depending on rice type, check the packet), stir occasionally, and check it doesn't boil dry. Do not overcook it.
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
Drain rice in sieve, pour over boiling water fro a kettle to rinse away excess starch, fluff with a fork, and serve
I also add a stock cube to the water while it's cooking - or sometimes mushrooms and/ or chopped spring onions to give it a bit of flavour.
22 February 2007, 01:11 PM
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22 February 2007, 01:22 PM
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I got mine from a chinese market about 20 years ago...and it is still going strong today
Pop in the rice, add water, put lid on, click the button for cook. 20 mins later rice is done and the button flips to warm. Keeps the rice all fluffy for as long as you want.
job done
22 February 2007, 01:26 PM
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To cook rice in pan (my way)
Put kettle on!
Get a pan with lid (hole or no hole)
Put rice in pan (wash it if you must) wait for kettle to boil
Pour water from kettle into pan about twice as much as you have rice possibly a bit more so the rice doesn't stick.
Bring to the boil and give it a quick stir.
Reduce heat to a slimmer put lid on.
Don't not touch it or stir it, cook for as long as the instructions say -(minus)a couple minutes.
Drain and serve.
Put kettle on!
Get a pan with lid (hole or no hole)
Put rice in pan (wash it if you must) wait for kettle to boil
Pour water from kettle into pan about twice as much as you have rice possibly a bit more so the rice doesn't stick.
Bring to the boil and give it a quick stir.
Reduce heat to a slimmer put lid on.
Don't not touch it or stir it, cook for as long as the instructions say -(minus)a couple minutes.
Drain and serve.
22 February 2007, 01:42 PM
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22 February 2007, 02:06 PM
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the best way to cook rice so it comes out "fluffy" and not stucktogeter and stodge is to simply put a table spoon of olive oil into the water 
boil as normal, keep testing the rice as its cooking, i cant remember how long it takes, ill ask lianne when i get in tonight
boil as normal, keep testing the rice as its cooking, i cant remember how long it takes, ill ask lianne when i get in tonight
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