How to Cook Rice
- Regular rice (long, medium and short-grain) takes the longest to cook.
- Converted rice is partially cooked and takes less time to make.
- When you are really in a hurry, instant white rice is the fastest, cooking in about 5 minutes.
- Instant or precooked brown rice is also quick, but takes just a bit longer: about 10 minutes.To cook rice, bring rice and water to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and follow the specific directions for each kind of rice. (These directions each require 1 cup of rice.)
- Basmati White: Cook 1 cup rice in 1 ½ c water. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Yield: 3 cups of rice.
- Jasmine: Cook 1 cup rice in 1 ¾ c water. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Yield: 3 cups of rice.
- Long-grain white rice: Cook 1 cup rice in 2 c water. Simmer 15 minutes. Yield: 3 cups of rice.
- Parboiled (converted) white rice: Cook 1 cup rice in 2 ½ c water. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Yield: 3 to 4 cups of rice.
- Precooked (instant) white rice: Cook 1 cup rice in 1 c water. After stirring in rice, cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Yield: 2 cups of rice.
- Long-grain brown (regular and basmati): Cook 1 cup rice in 2 ¾ c water. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes. Yield: 4 cups of rice.
- Precooked (instant) brown rice: Cook 1 cup rice in 1 ¼ c water. Simmer 10 minutes. Yield: 2 cups of rice.
- To cook wild rice, rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove debris. Use the correct amount of water: 2 ½ cups water for 1 cup uncooked wild rice.
- Remember that it takes longer than white or brown rice to cook – up to 1 hour. Cook until the kernels “pop.” Overcooked rice will be mushy.
Now You Can Enjoy All The Rice You Want!
These tips for which rice to choose and how to cook it will have you making perfect rice with all your meals. Have you tried these tips for cooking rice before?
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Article & Photo Source: recipestation.com
